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Unified Command established for oil sheen response on Potomac River

February 5, 2016

BALTIMORE — A Unified Command was established Thursday in response to oil sheens found on the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia, Wednesday.

Responding agencies include:

  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • Department of Energy and Environment
  • Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

The Coast Guard is the Federal On-Scene Coordinator overseeing the Unified Command’s response.

If impacted wildlife or oil is spotted, contact The Office of Unified Communications by dialing 311.

To view the original press release, click here. 

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