Health Issues

(Ventura County, California) — Please be advised that the Ventura County Public Health Department and the Air Pollution Control District are TERMINATING their recommendation against the use of leaf blowers in Ventura County. The leaf blower advisory was posted on December 20, 2017, to protect the public from the ash from the Thomas Fire. With […]

California HOPE of Ventura County is a federally funded and trained community-based counseling program created to support the community following the Thomas Fire. The team provides specific services aimed at addressing the ongoing behavioral health needs of the community in collaboration with Ventura County Behavioral Health. California HOPE provides FREE confidential community-based counseling, wellness education […]

Health concerns exist among residents about both indoor and outdoor air quality in the parts of Ventura County within and adjacent to the burned areas of the Thomas fire. Ash is still present from time to time in our environment; it may be irritating to the skin and if the ash is breathed, it can […]

If you live near homes that burned, you should be aware of possible hazards to your health, even if your home was not damaged by the fire. Ash and debris from burnt structures may be blown indoors and into areas not affected by the fires. Ash contains toxic substances and may be irritating to the […]

Cal Recycle will be removing ash and debris from the homes burned in the Thomas Fire beginning January 19, 2018 and extending into April, 2018. Cal Recycle adheres to strict health standards during the removal process.  These standards are designed to protect both the debris removal staff and the public. Homes built before the mid-1970’s […]