(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orane (County) Health Officer has issued a Local Health Emergency Declaration for areas of Orange County (OC) impacted by the Airport Fire. The declaration is to assist the County in protecting public health and the safety of all OC residents affected by the Airport Fire.

California Health and Safety Code Section 101080 states that “the local health officer or director may declare a local health emergency in the jurisdiction or any area thereof” affected by hazardous waste which is an imminent public health threat.” The declaration will remain in effect for seven days. However, the Orange County Board of Supervisors can extend the declaration based on the County’s need to continue the local health emergency.

The Local Health Emergency Declaration can be found here.

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