Current Emergency Information

Resources

• Sources for toxicology expert advice:
  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) toxicology guidance on exposure risks and environmental sampling needs.
  • California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA issues public health guidelines for chemical exposure and can provide toxicology insights for residential areas impacted by chemical releases.
  • Local Environmental Health Department website for incident-specific cleanup and testing guidelines.
  • California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) and US EPA websites for professional chemical cleanup instructions.
• Checking Homegrown Produce After a Fire: A Guide for Individuals
• Mental Health Resources for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties
• UCCE: Produce Safety After a Fire
• Updated Protecting Public Health During Fire Residual Clean-up
• View a slide presentation about the incident and a timeline of response presented to the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors 1.21.25

Vistra Information

• Vistra Energy Incident Page : https://www.mosslandingresponse.com/

• Vistra Emergency Response Plan: Facility Emergency Plan: Moss Landing Bess

• Resident and Business Assistance Program:

  Vistra has partnered with the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) to establish the Moss Landing Fire Relief fund to support households impacted by the Jan. 16, 2025 fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant site.  https://cfmco.org/news/moss-landing-fire-relief-fund/

Vistra is establishing a claims program for business disruptions for businesses that are located in the evacuation zone or located at or operating out of the Moss Landing Harbor. https://www.mosslandingresponse.com/business-claim

More information

• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), and Vistra air quality monitoring updates
• MBARD Press Release - Nota de Prensa de MBARD
• Indoor Cleaning Guidance
• Information Sheet: Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) and Particulate Matter (PM) from a Battery Fire
• Health Information for High Risk Individuals Near Smoke