Porter Ranch leak permanently sealed, according to SoCalGas
Listen to this articleSoCalGas has issued another update concerning the Aliso Canyon gas leak and Porter Ranch. They have permanently sealed the leaking well and now the California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources has confirmed the well is sealed. Porter Ranch residents can now start moving back home.
Below is the message the company sent to its customers.
Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for your patience over the past few months as we have worked to stop the leak at our Aliso Canyon storage facility. Our operation to stop the flow of gas more than 8,000 feet below the ground has been a complicated effort involving world class technical experts, state and local government officials and emergency responders. It has been our highest and most urgent priority to safely stop the leak.
Today, the California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (“DOGGR”) confirmed that the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak has been stopped, and the well has been permanently sealed and taken out of service.
As agreed to with the Los Angeles City Attorney, residents who have temporarily relocated to hotels or with family or friends have until Thursday, February 25, 2016 to transition back home. Residents who have relocated to rental housing may continue to remain through the SoCalGas agreed term of their leases. We will work with residents with disabilities or access and functional needs (e.g., a physical mobility issue or other access and functional need) on a case-by-case basis to consider other arrangements.
We realize that those of you who relocated may still have questions as you begin to make arrangements for your family to return home. We have created a return home information page to answer your questions and help facilitate a smoother return home. We have also created a Community Liaison program, where families in the Porter Ranch area who are relocated or have requested or inquired about services are assigned a liaison to follow up and assist. All relocated families have been assigned a liaison to assist them, and the liaisons are contacting families this week.
We are working with state officials and an independent expert chosen by the California Public Utilities Commission as we proceed in our investigation to determine the cause of this leak and ensure that Aliso Canyon remains safe. To stay informed on our progress, please visit AlisoUpdates.com or call the Aliso Hotline at 818-435-7707.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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