Environmental Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, September 9, 2026

September marks National Preparedness Month (NPM), a nationwide initiative led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to prepare for emergencies before they happen. In California, where communities face ongoing risks from wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, severe storms, and public health threats, preparedness remains a critical priority.

 

From natural disasters and infrastructure disruptions to hazardous material incidents and infectious disease outbreaks, emergencies can occur with little warning and have lasting impacts on public health, safety, and business operations.

 

“California faces a unique range of environmental and emergency preparedness challenges each year,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager of LA Testing’s Huntington Beach laboratory. “At LA Testing, we are committed to helping organizations across the state strengthen resilience through reliable laboratory testing services and access to essential preparedness resources.”

 

With laboratories strategically located throughout California, LA Testing provides comprehensive environmental, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, infection control, and material testing services. Their scientists and technical experts analyze samples for bacteria, viruses, mold, chemical contaminants, radiological hazards, smoke residues, asbestos, lead, and other environmental concerns that can arise before, during, or after disaster events.

 

In addition to laboratory services, LA Testing supplies businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and contractors with critical preparedness tools including sampling supplies, environmental test kits, air monitoring instruments, inspection equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE). These resources help organizations protect building occupants, maintain compliance, support recovery efforts, and minimize operational disruptions during emergencies.

 

National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that readiness starts before disaster strikes. By investing in preparedness planning, environmental monitoring, and workplace safety measures, California organizations can better protect their employees, communities, and infrastructure.

 

For more information about LA Testing’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) laboratory testing services and preparedness resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. For access to EHS test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental, indoor air quality and material testing for mercury, asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, and San Diego.