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What's near homes in Brea, CA
About 17,570 homes (2020 Census) in this city. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.
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Overview
The Toxics Release Inventory records for Brea, Orange County, list 6 facilities, including RECOLD, which reported 128 pounds of on-site releases in 2024, and ALATUS AEROSYSTEMS and BRISTOL INDUSTRIES LLC, which each reported 1 pound of on-site releases in 2020 and 2024, respectively. The area has 0 Superfund sites, and 6 facilities in the area have recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 3.0% of the area's homes are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, and 24.0% are in a California very high fire hazard severity zone, while 1.4% are in a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential area. The county has had 32 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years, and the median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 100%.
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How homes here grade
Share of this area's homes at each grade. Grades compare locations with other California homes (methodology).
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Key facts
- 6 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
- 0 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
- 6 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
- 3.0% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
- 24.0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- 1.4% of homes where the USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential is High or Very High
- Typical USGS chance of potentially damaging earthquake shaking: 100% in 100 years
- Orange County: 32 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years
Notable facilities and sites
Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area
- Recold (Machinery): 128 lb released on site in 2024
- Alatus Aerosystems (Transportation Equipment): 1 lb released on site in 2020
- Bristol Industries LLC (Fabricated Metals): 1 lb released on site in 2024
Nearby places
Placentia · Rowland Heights · Fullerton · La Habra · La Habra Heights · Diamond Bar · Yorba Linda · South San Jose Hills
Sources: EPA TRI, NPL and ECHO; FEMA NFHL and NFIP claims; USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities and Wildfire Hazard Potential; CAL FIRE FHSZ; USGS 2023 NSHM; OpenFEMA disaster declarations; 2020 Census. Details and dates. Areas are Census places, and a home belongs to the area containing its hexagon's center.