Kings Health Department reminds property owners of above ground storage tank safety

Monday, March 27, 2023 - 10:56am

Due to the rising flood water along the Kings River and Cross Creek areas, the Kings County Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Services would like to remind property owners with above-ground storage tanks warrant serious consideration during this flood event.

These tanks include but are not limited to fuel, propane, chlorine, anhydrous ammonia, waste storage drums, large totes, or other petroleum products. Flood waters may dislodge, float, or cause the contents of the tanks to be released causing potential fire, explosion, or contamination of the surrounding flood waters. Steps should also be taken to safeguard compressed gas cylinders, pesticide containers, or bulk fertilizers.

For additional information or questions, please contact one of the following Spill Prevention Countermeasure & Control (SPCC) Plan Consultants:

Krazan & Associates Cody Taylor,

P.E. 215 W.

Dakota

Clovis, CA 93706

Ph: (559) 348-2200 codytaylor@krazan.com

Pacific Management Services Dean Lowe, Ph. D.

1923 N. Fine, Suite 101

Fresno, CA 93727-1510

Ph: (559) 251-4060 ldeanlowe@pacificmgt.com

Creeks Civil Engineering & Land Surveying

Craig Hartman, P.E.