Press Release; Oil Spill Response
For Immediate Release
Earlier today, approximately 250 gallons of waste oil spilled onto the Craig/Klawock Highway, near the intersection of the highway and Hilltop Drive. The oil was released when the waste oil container fell from a city vehicle onto the highway.
City employees responded immediately to the spill, and took measures to prevent waste oil from reaching salt water in nearby South Cove Harbor. Absorbent pads, oil boom, and other absorption agents were applied to the spill.
The event was reported to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
The Craig Police Department has blocked the Craig-Klawock Highway between of Hilltop Drive and West Hamilton Drive. During this time please take the Hamilton loop when traveling around town.
Please be sure to drive slowly and cautiously during the spill response.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact City Hall @ 826-3275
Contact information for City of Craig departments and services.
Craig Aquatic Center 826-2794 pool@craigak.com
Craig City Hall 826-3275 info@craigak.com
Craig EMS 826-4857 ems@craigak.com
Craig Harbormaster 826-3404 harbors@craigak.com
Craig Police 826-3330 re44@craigpd.com
Craig Public Facilities 826-3408 facilities@craigak.com
Craig Public Library 826-3281 library@craigak.com
Craig Public Works 826-3405 publicworks@craigak.com
Craig Recreation Department 826-2575 craigrec@aptalaska.net