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Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1244 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025 1244 PM PST Sun Mar 2 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...parts of Coastal Los Angeles County. Windblown ash from the Palisades burned zone is possible in areas immediately east of the burned zone including Santa Monica and surrounding areas. Pollution levels can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...12 PM Sunday through 10 AM Monday. * 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.