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LA County Public Health outlines orders, PPE distribution and soil/air testing plan; warns against unregulated cleanup

2690304 · March 18, 2025
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Los Angeles County Public Health described emergency orders banning leaf blowers, prohibiting debris removal until hazardous-materials inspections, distributing PPE and air purifiers, and coordinating soil, air and water testing with academic and federal partners.

Los Angeles County Public Health officials told the Assembly Health Committee they declared a local health emergency and issued orders to limit public exposure during reentry and cleanup, and that the county is coordinating environmental testing and public information.

Health-officer orders and immediate steps Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief deputy director for LA County Public Health, said the county declared a local health emergency on Jan. 10 and issued an initial order banning blowing devices (e.g., leaf blowers) to prevent aerosolizing ash. On Jan. 15 the county issued…

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