Dear Neighbor,

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, a Delta Airlines airplane making an emergency return to Los Angeles International Airport dumped fuel onto several schools, parks, and neighboring communities in the Southeast, including Cudahy and South Gate. Approximately 67 children and adults were treated for health-related ailments.

As Senator for the 33rd District, representing the communities affected by this incident, I am outraged and pained that this happened in communities that are already environmentally impacted. I am determined to bring accountability and precautionary measures in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and my colleagues in federal, state, and local government, to stop this from ever happening again. My office is working closely with the FAA and is in communication with Delta Airlines to ensure that a full investigation is done, to better understand why Delta Flight 89 dumped fuel over our community. 

It is very important that our community receive all the information and resources they need.  For those impacted by the recent jet fuel incident, there will be free healthcare services available over the next three days:

• When: January 23-25, from 8 a.m.—8 p.m.
• Where: AltaMed Medical Clinic in South Gate (8627 Atlantic Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280)
• Click here for an English flyer
• Click here for a Spanish flyer

For additional information, please see the following:

• The City of South Gate is hosting an informational meeting about the incident on Saturday, January 25, from 3-5 p.m. at the South Gate Municipal Auditorium (4900 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280). Our office will be tabling with additional resources.
• For all health-related questions and concerns due to the incident, please refer to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's statement and/or call 2-1-1.
• To get information or file a claim with Delta Airlines, please call 1-800-441-5955.

We want to hear from you to make sure your voices are heard, your questions are answered, and Delta is responding to the needs of our community. Please contact my office at 562-256-7921, or visit our website so we can assist with your case.

All my best,

Lena Gonzalez
Senator, 33rd District