Jan 30 2025
City of Pasadena Continues Temporary Leaf Blower Ban As of January 30, 2025

PASADENA, Calif. –The City of Pasadena continues to prohibit the use of power air blowers and air propelling devices (such as leaf blowers) until further notice to help limit the potential health impacts of fire ash, smoke, and particulate matter. The City of Pasadena initially issued the temporary leaf blower ban on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Violation of this order is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, imprisonment for at most 6 months, or both. To learn more, read the Power Air Blower Regulation.

Power air blowers and air propelling devices stir up ash and particulate matter into the air, worsening air quality and increasing exposure to potential wildfire contaminants. Sensitive groups including individuals with respiratory conditions, older adults, and children may be more vulnerable to the impacts of poor air quality.

The Pasadena Public Health Department is working with regional public health partners and state and federal agencies to understand the potential threats to public health posed by the Eaton Fire. Continuing this temporary ban will help protect the health and wellbeing of residents until a better assessment of health risks can be completed.

Power air blowers and air propelling devices will be allowed when it can be reasonably expected that their use will not negatively impact the lives, health, safety, and well-being of residents. The City will issue a press release to notify the public when the leaf blower ban has been lifted.

The following recommendations will help you protect yourself and your family from harmful effects of bad air quality:

  • Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors when air quality is unhealthy or worse.
  • Use air conditioners that recirculate air to filter out potentially harmful particles.
  • Wear an N95 or P100 mask to reduce your risk of exposure when air quality is unhealthy or worse.
  • Check and replace air filters regularly. HEPA air purifiers can further improve indoor air quality.
  • Clean dusty surfaces with a damp cloth. For more information on ash cleanup safety, read the Safety Precautions and Ash Exposure Prevention press release.
  • Practice safe clean-up following a fire. Follow the ash clean-up and food safety instructions at the Los Angeles County Public Health website.

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