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What's near homes in Redwood City, CA

About 32,440 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 Redwood City include four facilities, with the most recent reports from 2020 and 2024 indicating on-site releases of 17, 5, and 3 pounds from three notable sites. There are no Superfund sites in or near the area, and 8 facilities have recorded recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 15.1% of homes are located in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, and the median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking within 100 years is 100%. Additionally, 0.1% of homes are in a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential area, while 0% are in a Cal Fire very high fire hazard severity zone.

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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 8.7%B 41.2%C 40.8%D 9.2%

Flood

A 24.3%B 15.8%C 25.3%D 20.4%F 14.2%

Wildfire

A 95.7%B 0.9%C 3.3%

Earthquake

A 21.7%B 60.9%C 9.1%D 8.1%F 0.2%

Key facts

4 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
0 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
8 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
15.1% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
0.1% 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
San Mateo County: 20 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years

Notable facilities and sites

Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area

Central Concrete Supply Co Inc - Redwood City (Nonmetallic Mineral Product): 17 lb released on site in 2020
Granite Rock Co Redwood City (Nonmetallic Mineral Product): 5 lb released on site in 2024
Chemelex LLC (Plastics and Rubber): 3 lb released on site in 2024

Nearby places

North Fair Oaks · San Carlos · Atherton · Foster City · Emerald Lake Hills · East Palo Alto · Belmont · West Menlo Park

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.