On April 15, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) said it would begin transitioning residents who chose to remain in the temporary housing program-- put in place during the methane leak at the Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility-- to temporary residences. SoCalGas will pay for these residences, and will begin moving residents between April 15 and April 22, the company said.

These residences feature larger living, dining and sleeping spaces, full kitchens and secure parking; they are furnished and move-in ready.

SoCalGas said that transitioning the residents to more stable temporary residences will “minimize the repeated moves and confusion that some have unfortunately experienced in recent months.”

Current temporary housing assignments were initially designed to be short-term. SoCalGas' original agreement with the Los Angeles City Attorney, and approved by the courts, called for the relocation program to end 48 hours after the gas leak at the Aliso Canyon storage facility was stopped.

SoCalGas agreed to provide residents with more time, extending the relocation period to 8 days and 7 nights after the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources confirmed the leak was permanently sealed on February 18.

To continue in the temporary housing program, residents will be provided with a form to select a housing option. These residents must respond with their selection no later than April 18 at noon, the company said.