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Board accepts after‑action report on Martinez Refining Company incident, flags radio and information gaps
Summary
Supervisors accepted an after‑action review of the Feb. 1, 2025 Martinez Refining Company incident that praised interagency coordination but recommended improvements in radio interoperability (eBrix use), hazmat identification processes, unified command clarity and public information procedures.
The Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 9 to accept an independent after‑action review of the Feb. 1, 2025 incident at Martinez Refining Company (MRC). Deputy Chief Aaron McAllister and Adam Springer, assistant director of hazardous materials, summarized a multi‑agency review of planning and incident readiness, operational coordination, and public information and warning.
The report noted strengths — preexisting interagency relationships, available hazmat resources and resource‑tracking capabilities — but identified several areas for improvement. Among the report’s operational findings was…
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