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