Environmental Health I Want To... Services Contact Us Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Public Feedback on Draft Goals and Priorities for the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study View Report Previous Next UNDERSTANDING HEALTH IMPACTS The Aliso Canyon well blowout was the largest uncontrolled release from a natural gas storage facility in U.S. history, and some residents continue to report health problems. The $25 Million Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study will evaluate the public health impacts of the Southern California Gas Company’s Aliso Canyon Blowout and Disaster on people living in the surrounding communities. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is coordinating the Health Research Study with guidance from a Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) and a Community Advisory Group (CAG). Through the CAG and other opportunities, Public Health will facilitate community input on the health concerns and ideas for the Health Research Study. Public Health values community feedback throughout the Health Research Study process. With input from the community, the Scientific Oversight Committee will help define the goals of the Health Research Study. Public Health anticipates releasing a Request for Proposals in Spring or Summer 2021 for independent researchers to bring their best and most innovative research projects forward. This website provides information about the components and process for the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study, how to give feedback and background materials on the Blowout, Disaster and Response. UPCOMING EVENTS Independent research teams and organizations will be invited to submit scientifically robust proposals for investigating the potential health impacts from the 2015-16 Aliso Canyon natural gas well blowout (Aliso Canyon Disaster) and gas storage facility operations. Please fill out the Request for Proposal Interest Form if your research team or organization would like to receive the Contracting Opportunity Announcement when the RFP is released. Submit Your Request for Proposal Interest Form UPCOMING MEETINGS RESOURCES Frequently Asked Questions & Related Resources PROJECT STATUS 1. IDENTIFYING HEALTH CONCERNS Health priority concerns identified by community and experts Health Research goals and priorities being finalized by Scientific Oversight Committee 2. RESEARCH SOLICITATIONS Public Health releases Request for Proposal (RFP) Proposals evaluated by Rating Panel Public Health awards research funds 3. RESEARCH Research undertaken Research progress and findings reviewed by Scientific Oversight Commitee Communicate findings to the public 4. EVALUATION Scientific Oversight Committee conducts an evaluation of the Health Study's progress and determines if the Health Study continues beyond three years Health Research Study Introduction and Resources Scientific Oversight Committee Community Advisory Group and Public Information Blowout, Disaster, Response and Settlement Subscribe for updates Give Feedback Contact: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE January 2020 May 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 Home Careers DPH Programs Email: Webmaster Notice of Privacy Practices Website Privacy Policy Accessibility Disclaimer Employee Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.