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Barragán Requests Gov. Newsom Declare State of Emergency in Carson

Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán Oct. 18, asked Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency to guide Carson and Los Angeles County through the air quality crisis stemming from noxious odor emitting from the Dominguez Channel.

In a letter to the governor, Congresswoman Barragán wrote: “The odor coming from the Dominguez Channel is an issue of health and environmental injustice. My constituents are experiencing nausea, headaches, difficulty breathing, and other unbearable conditions. This odor and the associated health impacts interfere with students’ ability to learn and play safely, the operations of local businesses and the wellbeing of their employees, and the overall health and quality of life of my constituents who simply cannot avoid the smell.”

The letter follows a news conference on Friday in which Congresswoman Barragán, Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes called for federal, state and county governments to immediately marshal all resources necessary to address the pervasive odors and poor air quality in Carson coming from the Dominguez Channel.

Congresswoman Barragán’s full letter to Governor Newsom can be found here: www.barragan.house.gov/Governor-Newsom-Dominguez-Channel.v6.pdf 

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