FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Hazardous materials specialists from St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to Flagler County after a cylinder washed ashore during nor’easter conditions, prompting a coordinated response to safely remove and secure the object.
The St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) Hazardous Materials Team was called to assist Flagler County Fire Rescue after the cylinder was discovered along the shoreline.
Upon arrival, HazMat personnel worked with Flagler County firefighters to assess the situation and determine how to safely remove the cylinder.
The teams removed the object from the shoreline and secured it pending further handling.
The cylinder is now awaiting retrieval by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), which will be responsible for its appropriate handling and disposal.
Regional HazMat Partnership Supports Flagler County
St. Johns County Fire Rescue provides hazardous materials response services to Flagler County through a regional response partnership.
The arrangement allows Flagler County to access specialized equipment and personnel when incidents require technical hazardous materials expertise.
SJCFR said the response demonstrated the importance of coordination between emergency agencies in protecting public safety and the environment.
The cylinder remains secured pending collection by state environmental officials.