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What's near homes in Martinez, CA

About 15,030 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 two facilities in Martinez, including the Shell Chemical LP - Martinez Catalyst Plant and Eco Services Operations Corp., which reported on-site releases of 13,594 and 6,024 pounds respectively in 2024. There are no Superfund sites in or near the area, and three facilities in the region have recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 9.5% of the area's homes are located in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, while 1.5% are in a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential area. The median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 100%, and Contra Costa County has had 15 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years.

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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).

Nearby pollution

A 16.1%B 43.7%C 37.6%D 2.7%

Flood

B 60.9%C 1%D 16.4%F 21.7%

Wildfire

A 42.4%B 13.2%C 28.7%D 15.4%F 0.3%

Earthquake

B 100%

Key facts

2 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
0 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
3 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
9.5% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
1.5% 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
Contra Costa County: 15 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years

Notable facilities and sites

Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area

Shell Chemical LP - Martinez Catalyst Plant (Chemicals): 13,594 lb released on site in 2024
Eco Services Operations Corp. (Chemicals): 6,024 lb released on site in 2024

Nearby places

Mountain View · Vine Hill · Alhambra Valley · Pacheco · Pleasant Hill · Reliez Valley · Clyde · Benicia

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.