Air Quality Alert Message

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Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 425 PM PST Sun Jan 19 2025 425 PM PST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH... * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of windblown dust and ash. * WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin, Coachella Valley, and eastern Riverside County. Pollution levels can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...10 AM Monday through 10 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To protect your health, in areas affected by windblown dust and ash: * Avoid outdoor activity * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See California Department of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe- Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx. To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory. To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov.  Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories. To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov. To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District website at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html. To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter, facebook or Instagram (@county_air).