FLORIDA | MANATEE COUNTY | AREA OF THE PINEY POINT PLANT
EVACUATIONS IN PROGRESS
Emergency Management Officials declared a State of Emergency in Manatee Co for fear of imminent collapse at a Phosphate plant.
This could release a rush of polluted water into the surrounding areas, and also Tampa Bay.
Crews attempting to shore up 480 Million Gallons were having a difficult time.
Area homes are being evacuated and theHighway Patrol is closing off highways to those areas.
@DisasterOracle Eeek! Wastewater from a phosphorus mine.
@GingerCaseus And then some. It's also used for wastewater from dredging and other projects.