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Monday, January 13, 2025
LA County Bans Leaf Blowers During Fire Recovery
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a temporary ban on leaf blowers and similar air-blowing devices to protect public health during post-fire recovery efforts. The ban comes in response to hazardous air quality conditions, increased ash accumulation, and disrupted health services caused by recent strong winds and fires.
“Ash is like a fine, dangerous dust that can be inhaled deep into the lungs and can cause major problems everywhere it lands. It’s not just dirt,” said County Health Officer Muntu Davis, M.D., M.P.H.
The prohibition applies to all power air blowers throughout Los Angeles County and will remain in effect until the County Health Officer determines fire recovery conditions have improved sufficiently to permit safe operation of these devices. The measure aims to limit health impacts from fire ash, smoke, and particulate matter resulting from Critical Fire Events and Windstorm conditions.
The Department of Public Health has made additional guidance available in both English and Spanish to help residents navigate the emergency period. The temporary ban is part of a broader local health emergency declaration for Los Angeles County addressing the current environmental hazards.
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