// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Marathon Petroleum |
| Host County | Galveston County TX |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Marathon Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City processes 585,000 barrels per day making it the second largest refinery in the US. Texas City is one of the most industrially dangerous communities in America. The April 16 1947 Texas City Disaster killed 581 people. The 2005 BP Texas City refinery explosion killed 15 workers.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Texas City with 48,000 residents has experienced multiple catastrophic industrial disasters. The 1947 Texas City Disaster killed 581 people. Galveston Bay hurricane storm surge creates direct flooding risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-45, TX Route 146, TX Route 87. Galveston County Emergency Management maintains detailed Texas City industrial emergency protocols.