PorteRranch

Austin multi-purpose air purifiers were designated to protect the citizens of Porter Ranch and surrounding areas as SOCAL worked 24/7 to plug a gas leak that erupted on October 23, 2015 spewing 1200 tons of methane into the atmosphere every day.

Although the gas leak emittted an offensive odor it is not believed to pose any long term health problems. However, a segment of the population with chemical sensitivities did experience symptoms which will for the most part be temporary.

SOCAL has undertook an extensive review of air purifiers along with the California Environmental air quality board in order to address the problem.

The selection of Austin as the provider of their multi-purpose air purifiers to protect the citizens in Porter Ranch from any negative effects came as no surprise.

Austin has been the go to provider for environmental emergencies since 1990 when they supplied air purifiers during the gulf war to contend with burning oil wells in Kuwait. In 2001 Austin was called upon to provide air purifiers to the Red Cross, FEMA and the EPA to cope with the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. In 2003 Austin was designated by the United States Government to manufacture custom emergency air purifiers for the citizens of Anniston, Alabama as the largest concentration of chemical weapons in the world were destroyed under the Geneva SALT ll agreement.

Latest Stories

View all

Spring   Allergies   Out   of   Control?   It’s   Not   Just   Pollen

Spring Allergies Out of Control? It’s Not Just Pollen

Every spring, the same narrative returns: pollen is the problem. And while pollen is a major trigger for seasonal allergies, focusing only on it misses a larger picture. For many people — especially those with allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities...

Read moreabout Spring Allergies Out of Control? It’s Not Just Pollen

Pet Allergies Don't Have to Mean Giving Up Your Pet—Here's What Actually Helps

Pet Allergies Don't Have to Mean Giving Up Your Pet—Here's What Actually Helps

Celebrating National Pet Day with Austin Air Systems   Key Takeaways Pets boost your health — but release dander, hair, bacteria, and VOCs into your air every day. Your pet's lungs are sensitive too. Poor indoor air contributes to respiratory illness in...

Read moreabout Pet Allergies Don't Have to Mean Giving Up Your Pet—Here's What Actually Helps

A photo showing the torso and arms of a man in gray medical scrubs who is sitting at a laptop and taking notes by hand to promote the Austin Air Mold Solutions Summit, which will be available online March 31, 2026.

Mold Solutions Summit: 9 Reasons Your Clients Need You There

As you may have heard from our enthusiastic social media posts, the Austin Air National Mold Solutions Summit launches Tuesday, March 31. It’s a free, online educational event bringing together physicians, scientists, building experts, advocates, legal professionals, and detection innovators...

Read moreabout Mold Solutions Summit: 9 Reasons Your Clients Need You There