Records Show Slow Response To Report Of California Oil Spill

A major pipeline leak occurred off the coast of Huntington Beach, with a delayed response from authorities. The US Coast Guard was notified over 12 hours before the leak was reported by the company. Investigators are examining if a ship's anchor caused the damage. A state of emergency has been declared in Orange County to facilitate cleanup efforts.

Where did the initial incident occur?

• Off the coast of San Francisco

• Off the coast of Huntington Beach

• Off the coast of Miami

• Off the coast of New York

How long did it take for the first response to the incident?

• Several minutes

• Immediately

• Several hours

• A few days

How much time passed between the Coast Guard's first call and the company's report of the leak?

• 24 hours

• Less than 6 hours

• More than 12 hours

• Exactly 8 hours

What are investigators considering as a possible cause of the pipeline damage?

• Sabotage

• A technical malfunction

• A ship's anchor

• A natural disaster

What action has been taken in Orange County to address the spill?

• A new pipeline is being constructed

• The spill has been ignored

• The area has been evacuated

• A state of emergency has been declared