WILDFIRE EXECUTIVE ORDER In response to the ongoing wildfires and Governor Newsom’s State of Emergency for Los Angeles County, South Coast AQMD has issued an Executive Order for use of emergency engines. The ongoing fires and windstorm conditions continue to threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks causing many power…
AQMD Announcements – Ozone Advisory due to Heat Dome Health Effects of Ozone Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage Research also indicates that ozone exposure can increase the risk of premature death Children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with preexisting lung problems such as…
Residents Can Soon Receive up to $12k for Upgrading to An Electric Vehicle South Coast AQMD Receives $40 Million for Replace Your Ride Program On June 2, 2023, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved $40 million in funds from the California Air Resources Board for the Replace Your Ride…
Funding now available for small fleets to replace older, higher-polluting heavy-duty trucks with lower-emission models The On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicles Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) is a streamlined approach to reducing emissions by replacing old, high-polluting heavy-duty on-road trucks with newer, zero-emission vehicles. This program is limited to owners/operators with fleets of 10 or fewer trucks that…