I am closely monitoring the fire at the Martinez Refining Company and remain in direct contact with all appropriate agencies and refinery representatives to assess the impacts on the facility and our community.
I spoke with Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, and will join her in an investigation alongside Federal, State, and local agencies to determine the root cause of this accident. Ensuring public safety and environmental protection remains my top priority, and I am committed to taking all necessary measures to protect our residents and environment.
Contra Costa Health has issued a public health advisory for Martinez and Pacheco:
“An incident at the Martinez Refining Company has been classified as a Level 3 Hazmat situation. Residents in the affected areas are advised to shelter in place. This incident could affect individuals with respiratory sensitivities. Most people will not be affected. Eye, skin, nose, or throat irritation may be possible for some people in the affected area. If you experience any irritation, go inside and rinse any irritated area of your body with water. Handle this as advisory information only. For more info, visit cchealth.org/hazmat.”
I encourage everyone to stay informed and follow public health recommendations. I will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
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