The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's new air purifier distribution program is now available to help residents affected by odors from the Tijuana River Valley.

The Air Improvement Relief Effort (AIRE) Program will provide 10,000 households with air purifiers and replacement filters, prioritizing families with children, seniors, and those living closest to the valley. Residents of Otay Mesa West, San Ysidro, Egger Highlands, Nestor, Tijuana River Valley, and Imperial Beach are eligible for the program.

The program is a direct result of reforms from AB 423, a bill I authored during my time in the State Assembly to expand and diversify the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) governing board. This bill gave local communities a stronger voice in air quality decisions, paving the way for initiatives like AIRE that directly address environmental justice.

Residents who previously joined the County of San Diego’s 2024 pilot program will be notified first. Others can apply for air purifiers through the SDAPCD website at sdapcd.org/filters.