Slide 1: Chevron Richmond Community Action Plan Town Hall
Chevron Richmond Community Action Plan Town Hall October 2025 Facilitator: Ceres Policy Research © 2025 Chevron
Slide 2: You said – we're listening
you said – we're listening Community Engagement Communication & Air Monitoring • 4 CAP Steering Committee Transparency • Data accessibility meetings • Website resources • Enhanced receptors • Neighborhood councils • Spanish translations • Quarterly reports • Community health initiatives • Informing
Slide 3: Flare improvement efforts
Flare improvement efforts New Increased Cross- Assessment Improved technology operator functional and learning infrastructure training team focused from past on improving events flare performance •$25+ million in projects completed •$15-$20 million in upcoming projects © 2025 Chevron 3
Slide 4: Flaring events
Flaring events number of events Number of Date Range Flaring Events April 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2025 7 Oct. 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 7 April 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2024 10 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 © 2025 Chevron 4
Slide 5: Air quality related notices of violation (NOVs)
air quality related notices of violation (NOVs) 30 April 1 – September 30, 2025 30 The BAAQMD does not 28 always issue NOVs 26 immediately, and sometimes years after permit deviations 24 due to changes in 22 regulations or other 20 reasons. 18 17 16 14 13 violation types 12 11 10 9 8 non- 6 6 emissi
Slide 6: Presented by
Presented by • Nicole A Heath • Dr. Lisa Rodelo cchealth.org
Slide 7: CCHHMP Mission
CCHHMP Mission Certified Unified Programs To protect human health and the environment by preventing pollution, Incident Response (IR) increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, responding to incidents, and Green Business implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforce
Slide 8: Incident Response Team
Incident Response Team 24/7 Response 6 -person rotation team Trained for the highest Type 1 team who can handle level of radiation calls Hazmat Response • Transportation incidents • Chemical Releases from Provide Facilities services 8 for • Abandoned Chemicals • Drug Labs 8
Slide 9: Incident Data Over 10 Years
Incident Data Over 10 Years 500 450 39 400 39 41 350 38 26 41 19 300 27 17 42 21 250 356 284 283 268 200 298 282 238 277 150 266 226 214 100 50 66 60 70 38 40 48 44 27 23 34 15 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Incidents Notifcations Complaints 9
Slide 10: Major Chemical Accidents and Releases
Major Chemical Accidents and Releases 10
Slide 11: HazMat Response
HazMat Response On-scene Operations (Offensive operations, decontamination) Off-scene Operations (Air Monitoring Group, Off-site Consequence Assessment, Issue Protective Actions, CWS) Public Information (Media Inquires, Press Releases, Twitter, FB, Web) Coordination with Other Agencies 11
Slide 12: What is the Community Warning System?
• What is the Community Warning System? – Alerting system used within Contra Costa County to disseminate information to residents – Used for all types of emergencies 12
Slide 13: Hazmat Notification
• Hazmat Notification LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Incident Occurs; Facility Activates CWS Community Notification Public Health Public Protective Awareness Only Advisory Actions Issued Messaging • Off-site • Off-site • Off-site • Off-site CCH Notified; Contact with Facility and Response (if neces
Slide 14: Facilities in Richmond
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Slide 15: Community Warning System (CWS) Changes
Community Warning System (CWS) Changes • Expanded messaging to the community • Updated Levels in Incident Notification Policy • Created new public incident Dashboard 15 15
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Slide 17: Air Quality and Health Effects
Air Quality and Health Effects If necessary, a Health Advisory or Main health concern for hazmat Shelter in Place order will be releases are respiratory effects issued. 17 CCHHMP works closely with Health Health Officer may provide other Officer to review real time data guidance based on the inciden
Slide 18: Air Quality and Health Effects
Air Quality and Health Effects Go inside Shut your doors and windows Turn off your HVAC Seal any gaps Wait for additional information 18
Slide 19: Symptoms of exposure
• Symptoms of exposure Increased Difficulty Headache Dizziness Congestion Breathing 19
Slide 20: Health Atlas
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Slide 21: Role of Hazardous Materials Ombudsperson
• Role of Hazardous Materials Ombudsperson Single point of contact for people who live or work in Contra Costa County regarding environmental health concerns, questions, and or complaints about hazardous materials programs They are empowered to identify issues, make recommendations, and resolve prob
Slide 22: How the Ombudsman Helps
• How the Ombudsman Helps • Independent advocate for the public • Promotes transparency & accountability • Liaison between the public and agencies • Position is housed in the Office of the Director within the Health Department 22 22
Slide 23: CAER
Contra Costa County Community Awareness CAER Emergency Response Organization
Slide 24: CAER's Mission Statement
CAER’s Mission Statement ⚫ Our mission is to foster a collaborative community of industry, agencies, municipalities, and the public dedicated to actively educate, promote awareness and prepare for emergencies within Contra Costa County.
Slide 25: CAER Timeline
CAER Timeline
Slide 26: CAER Core Objectives
CAER Core Objectives ⚫ Build and maintain a trust-based relationship with the community ⚫ Enhance safety awareness and knowledge in our communities ⚫ Facilitate effective sharing of safety best practices ⚫ Support comprehensive emergency preparedness initiatives
Slide 27: Some of CAER's Major Accomplishments
Some of CAER’s Major Accomplishments Building the Community Warning System Outreach Programs including: Emergency Preparedness Grants Annual Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Drill Safety Summits
Slide 28: Annual Shelter In Place Day
Annual Shelter In Place Day ⚫ Focus on SIP education to schools and day cares ⚫ Wally will visit schools to promote SIP ⚫ First Wednesday in November ⚫ 24 successful years – Virtual COVID drill
Slide 29: Community Education and Outreach
Community Education and Outreach ⚫ Contracted with CCH to provide outreach and education related to CWS and Hazmat Incidents ⚫ Attend various safety fairs, CERT, CAP and other community meetings ⚫ Resources available for adults and kids
Slide 30: Community Education and Outreach
Community Education and Outreach
Slide 31: Public Comment Period
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD • This is your time. A timer will be running, with approx. 2 minutes per speaker. • Tell your story. Ask questions. Raise the priorities your neighborhood carries. • Our job is to listen and document what needs to happen next.
Slide 32: Stay Involved – Stay Informed
STAY INVOLVED – STAY INFORMED Want updates on the CAP process? Scan below to subscribe to Chevron’s newsletter.You’ll receive general company updates as well as Richmond-specific news about the Community Action Plan and local engagement opportunities.
Slide 33: Call to Action
CALL TO ACTION • What we heard tonight will shape CAP actions going forward • Let’s keep the the conversation active • Stay involved: • Join your neighborhood council • Sign up for the Community Warning System • Learn more: https://richmond.chevron.com/rule6-5 • Spanish and ASL interpretation always