Sensitive Populations. In the City of Naco, Sonora, there are six schools, eight recreational and park areas, and 13 religious centers throughout the city. The elementary school located on Avenida Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, between Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx St. and Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx St. may be the most vulnerable to environmental releases due to the proximity to the Liquid Propane Gas Station. Refer to Appendix C for a listing of Sensitive Populations and Vulnerable Areas.
Sensitive Populations. Due to its proximity to the international border and its population concentration, the entire population of Naco, Arizona is vulnerable to a chemical incident from a fixed facility or transportation-related incident. The Naco School District has an elementary school, which serves grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is at full capacity, serving approximately 280 students. At this time, high school students attend school in the Bisbee School District. Other sensitive populations include local churches. See Appendix C for more information.
Sensitive Populations. Mexicali One of the areas of concern in Mexicali is the population located on both sides of the railroad tracks. The railroad crosses the city from southeast to northwest. Within the city limits, the railroad tracks run parallel to Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Boulevard, which is located in the southeast area of the city. In this area, there are several industrial parks located on both sides of the railroad tracks. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Boulevard connects to Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Boulevard, which is the main road through the city and runs from northwest to southeast. Binational Prevention and Emergency Response Plan Between Imperial County, California and the City of Mexicali, Baja California The railroad tracks run parallel to Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Boulevard on its west side. On the east side of the boulevard, there are some areas of concern, such as the State Theater, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Chapultepec Park, a post office, and some hotels. On the west side, the areas of concern are the Civic Center, the Bullring, shopping centers, a post office, an amusement park, a hospital, Constitution Park, the bus station, a police station, the State Government building, City Hall, and some hotels. Calexico The biggest area of concern in Calexico is the SR-98 corridor from SR-111 to Xxxxxxx Road. This section of the city contains a residential area and a number of schools and parks. SR-98 remains a prime route to the border from customs warehouses located in the southwest quadrant of the city near the rail tracks. Another sensitive population area is a residential neighborhood in the northwestern quadrant of Calexico. This densely populated residential area is bounded by West Birch Street (SR-98), Xxxx Street, Xxx Xxxxx Street, and the Union Pacific rail tracks. Union Pacific temporarily stores railcars along a side track in this area. Among the materials stored in those cars are liquefied gases such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and LPG. A number of release incidents in the past have involved railcars stored along the tracks in Calexico. There is a new development in the northeast section of the city, which is bounded by Xxxx Road, Xxxxxxx Road, Xxxxxx Road, and the extension of SR-98. This development is in close proximity to the heavy export-laden trucks moving from the holding yards in the northern part of the city to the border crossing. Roughly 500 to 900 trucks a day move through this area. Approximately 20 to 25 of these trucks carry hazardous materials.
Sensitive Populations. There are four schools located in San Luis, Arizona. The San Xxxx Preschool serves 76 children in two daily shifts. Rio Colorado Elementary serves 683 students, Arizona Desert Elementary serves 835 students, and San Xxxx Middle School serves 705 students. Most schools operate from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, Arizona Western College operates a campus in San Xxxx that serves 1822 students. All schools in San Xxxx are located along Highway 95, the major transportation corridor to and from the border. A senior center and clinic are also located along Highway 95, near the San Xxxx Community Center at Xxxx Xxxxxxx Boulevard. A large number of mobile home parks are also located in San Xxxx. Mobile home residents may be more vulnerable to environmental releases that those who live in more traditional dwellings. Binational Prevention and Emergency Response Plan Between San Luis, Arizona and San Xxxx Río Colorado, Sonora February 25, 2000 23
Sensitive Populations. The education system in the city of San Xxxx Río Colorado provides schooling to 20,657 students in 79 institutions, from preschool to college. The city’s 1,309 teachers staff 38 preschool, 33 primary schools, 10 middle schools, six preparatory schools and two universities. Binational Prevention and Emergency Response Plan Between San Luis, Arizona and San Xxxx Río Colorado, Sonora 24 February 25, 2000 Eight hospitals and clinics are located with the city of San Xxxx Río Colorado. They are clustered around the northwestern corner of the city, near several maquiladoras but away from the industrial park.
