The Coast Guard says responders have limited the spread of the spill in Kingsbury Run ‘through the use of boom and other containment methods.’
CLEVELAND — The U.S. Coast Guard says it is responding to an oil spill in the Kingsbury Run tributary of the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland.
To ensure the safety of the public and responders, protect wildlife and the environment, and minimize the impact on economic activities in the area, the Coast Guard has established a Unified Command. The primary objectives include securing the source of the spill and removing all pollutants effectively.
The Coast Guard highlighted that responders have successfully contained the spread of the spill using boom and other containment methods. However, the exact origin of the spill remains unknown, prompting collaborative investigative efforts among all involved agencies.
The Unified Command comprises the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ohio State Environmental Protection Agency. Furthermore, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and Cleveland Water Pollution Control are among the additional agencies participating in the response efforts.
The Coast Guard adds that the UC was set up “to provide for a multi-layered approach to ensure effective containment, mitigation, and removal of all pollution from Kingsbury Run.”
