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Level 1 Alert lasting longer than 20 minutes or with odors
Notification Only - Flaring incident at Martinez Refining Company in Martinez that may be Seen by the surrounding community.
September 27, 2023, 10:21 am
MRC Oversight

Follow the latest updates on the oversight of the Martinez Refining Company, including advice on safe gardening near the refinery.
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Protecting You
Ensuring a Safe
  & Healthy Environment


We monitor local industry and respond to emergencies to protect the public from exposure to hazardous materials.
Incident Response
Responding to
  Health Hazards


When there's a chemical spill or toxic release, we are there to investigate, mitigate the emergency and oversee the clean up. Learn more about how we handle hazardous materials incidents.
Industrial Safety
Annual Performance
  Review & Evaluation


Our annual report details the implementation of safety programs aimed to prevent chemical accidents in Contra Costa County.
Welcome to Contra Costa HazMat


OUR VISION

A clean, healthy and safe environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to protect human health and the environment by promoting pollution prevention, increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, responding to incidents, and implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforcement programs.

CONTACT

Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs
4585 Pacheco Blvd. Suite 100
Martinez, CA 94553 [Map & Directions]
ccchazmat@cchealth.org
925-655-3200

24-hour hotline number for emergencies only: 925-655-3232


EMERGENCY INFORMATION
  • Shelter-In-Place
  • Health Emergency Information: 1-888-959-9911 or 211
  • CA Poison Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
  • CDC-INFO Contact Center:
    800-232-4636 (800-CDC-INFO)
    888-246-2857 (Español)
  • Community Warning System: Current alerts and sign up for alerts

LATEST INFORMATION

Welcome to Contra Costa HazMat Programs

LATEST INFORMATION


OUR VISION

A clean, healthy and safe environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to protect human health and the environment by promoting pollution prevention, increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, responding to incidents, and implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforcement programs.

CONTACT

Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs
4585 Pacheco Blvd. Suite 100
Martinez, CA 94553 [Map & Directions]
ccchazmat@cchealth.org
925-655-3200

24-hour hotline number for emergencies only: 925-655-3232


EMERGENCY INFORMATION
  • Shelter-In-Place
  • Health Emergency Information: 1-888-959-9911 or 211
  • CA Poison Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
  • CDC-INFO Contact Center:
    800-232-4636 (800-CDC-INFO)
    888-246-2857 (Español)
  • Community Warning System: Current alerts and sign up for alerts