Public Health Soil Testing Program Will Transition on August 15, 2026.

Our Public Health soil testing program is transitioning to the USC Clean Program. Public Health has worked closely with USC since the program's inception, and both programs use a similar approach to soil lead testing. A coordinated transition plan is in place to ensure residents continue to have seamless access to free soil lead testing services.

Last day to submit soil samples to our program is August 14, 2026.

To view soil lead testing results, visit the Eaton/Palisades Post-Fire Dashboard – Surface Monitoring.

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Los Palos Fire Recovery

Public Health continues to work with environmental and regulatory partners and the responsible party throughout the cleanup and recovery process. Public Health will respond to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and help ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of in compliance with applicable public health and environmental regulations.

Residents should continue to follow advisories and guidance from local officials regarding smoke and air quality. Residents who observe persistent odors should report them to South Coast AQMD at 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664).

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Lineage Warehouse Directive, Citations and Official Inspection Reports

Review the administrative directive, citations and official inspection reports issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for the Lineage Logistics warehouse.

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Lineage Warehouse Community Outreach and Survey

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health led door-to-door outreach and conducted a household survey in the neighborhood surrounding the Lineage Logistics warehouse after the June warehouse fire left significant amounts of food in the warehouse. This later created unsanitary conditions at the warehouse and nuisance conditions in the surrounding community.

The purpose of the survey was to assess community needs, understand health concerns, and connect residents with available resources and services, including air purifiers, N95 masks, healthcare information, relocation assistance, and information on where to report odor and environmental complaints.

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Los Angeles County January 2025 Wildfires

The impacts of the fires that burned throughout Los Angeles County in January 2025 will be long-lasting. Thousands of homes and other structures have been lost. Los Angeles County departments, including Sheriff, Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Public Works and Public Health, are working together to provide comprehensive services so those affected by the wildfires have the information and support they need.

For a comprehensive list of information related to wildfire response services being provided by the County of Los Angeles, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/road.

Termination of LA County Wildfire Health Emergency

Learn why the local health emergency declaration is ending and which recovery and environmental health efforts will continue.

The Los Angeles County local health emergency declaration related to the January 2025 wildfires is ending because the emergency public health measures it supported are no longer necessary. The declaration supported measures to protect public health during wildfire response and cleanup activities, including restrictions and requirements designed to reduce exposure to fire ash, debris, and particulate matter.

These measures included the temporary ban on power air blowers and requirements intended to prevent the unsafe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris. With those emergency measures no longer needed, the declaration is ending.

The end of the declaration does not affect ongoing recovery, rebuilding, environmental health assessments, or public information efforts. Recovery and rebuilding efforts in affected areas will continue and do not depend on the declaration remaining in effect.

Public Health will continue to meet with experts and community and academic partners conducting environmental health and health assessments. Information will continue to be shared through the Post-Fire Environmental Data Dashboard .

Health Advisory

As local officials begin to clear impacted areas for entry, Public Health reminds residents about the dangers associated with fire debris. A Health Advisory has been issued for individuals residing within 250 yards of a burned structure or parcel within or near the Palisades and Eaton burn areas.

Residents in these areas may face an increased risk of exposure to hazardous substances from ash, soot, and fire debris before the completion of Phase 1 (hazardous materials removal) and Phase 2 (fire debris removal). Exposure to these materials may lead to physical health symptoms ( American Chemical Society, EST Air, 2025, 2, 13–23 ) and may pose long-term health impacts. Strong winds and weather fluctuations may increase both the exposure risk and the affected distance.

Recovery Resources

Start with the most requested recovery steps for fire-impacted residents and communities.

LA County Recovers

Get step-by-step information for rebuilding after the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Blood Lead Testing

Call 1-800-LA-4-LEAD to request a free appointment through Quest Labs.

USC Clean Project

Find information about soil testing and post-fire contamination research.

LA County Relief Fund

Financial assistance and recovery support for individuals, families, workers, and small businesses impacted by the 2025 LA County wildfires.