By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
The Department of Angels and USC CLEAN will host Palisades Community Soil Testing Day on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Will Rogers State Historic Park with “free soil testing and education.”
“Learn how to collect soil samples and submit them for free lead testing, plus connect with trusted experts ready to answer questions about soil health,” read a flyer for the event. “Connect with local health, wellness and recovery resources at information booths.”
The event will include “free refreshments, all-ages activities and more fun for everyone.”
Department of Angels was founded in the aftermath of the January fires and operates with the mission to “provide resources and connection for impacted communities to enable recovery on their terms,” its website read. Its “policy pillars” include housing stability, insurance access and reform, fire-resilient rebuilding, and environmental health and safety.
USC CLEAN—Containment Level Evaluation and Analysis for Neighborhoods—is a USC program funded by FireAid and LA Care, according to its website.
“CLEAN is designed to quickly provide Los Angeles residents with general updates on safety and the potential for exposure,” the website continued. “This testing is rigorous and reliable, but it is not a substitute for in-depth environmental testing or remediation that may be needed in affected areas.”
The event, which was rescheduled from November 15 due to rain, will take place at the Polo Field in Will Rogers State Historic Park, located at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road.
“Gather with fellow survivors to build community and foster healing and togetherness,” the flyer concluded.
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