A Community Opinion Survey of 400 residents who live within 10 miles of the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility was conducted to inform the SOC on community concerns and priorities for the Health Study. In August, focus group discussions with residents near the SoCalGas Aliso Canyon gas storage facility were completed and covered a broad range of topics including health impacts, safety concerns, and public trust.
The survey was developed with input from the CAG and led by an independent research firm. Upon the request of the CAG, the survey was made available in an online version on the ACDHRS website which remained open for approximately 30 days.
On September 30th, Public Health hosted a Virtual Town Hall to hear from community members impacted by the blowout and provided information on the Health Study. The Virtual Town Hall was also an opportunity for the community to ask questions and take part in an event that brought community awareness and engagement to the forefront.