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What's near homes in East Los Angeles, CA
About 32,070 homes (2020 Census) in this community. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.
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Overview
East Los Angeles, a census-designated place in Los Angeles County with an estimated 32,070 homes, has one Superfund site in or near the area, the Exide Technologies - Vernon site, which is listed as Proposed. The Toxics Release Inventory records show two facilities in the area, including GEORGE INDUSTRIES and POLYCHEMIE INC, with on-site releases of 900 and 316 pounds respectively in 2024. Additionally, five facilities in the area have recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 0% of homes are in the FEMA high-risk flood zone, 0% are in the Cal Fire very high fire hazard severity zone, and 0% are in the USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential, while 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
- 2 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
- 1 final or proposed Superfund site in or within 1 mile of the area
- 5 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
- 0% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
- 0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- 0% 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
- Los Angeles County: 74 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years
Notable facilities and sites
Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area
- George Industries (Fabricated Metals): 900 lb released on site in 2024
- Polychemie Inc (Chemicals): 316 lb released on site in 2024
Superfund sites in or within 1 mile
- Exide Technologies - Vernon (Proposed)
Nearby places
Monterey Park · Vernon · Commerce · Maywood · Bell · Montebello · Alhambra · South San Gabriel
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.