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 outages.

South Coast AQMD’s Executive Order suspends any rules or permit conditions limiting hours of operation for emergency engines that would delay critical actions necessary to combat the wildfires or protect public health or safety.

The Executive Order, which remains in effect until 11:59 pm on January 17, 2025 can be found here.

For any questions, please send an email to EmergencyRelief@aqmd.gov.

If you have any other questions about the process or the agency’s Executive Order, please contact:

Terrence Mann
Deputy Executive Officer for Compliance & Enforcement
Phone: 909-396-3023
Email: tmann@aqmd.gov