At 11:37 a.m. on Wednesday, Lake County was placed under an air quality alert.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory that is in force until 10 a.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
An air quality advisory for Lake County was issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Use DEQ’s Air Quality Index to view the most recent air quality conditions and advisories, or download the OregonAIR app to your smartphone.
The use of wood stoves, fireplaces, and outdoor burning has been restricted by numerous county health and local air agencies. For people with low incomes and those who only use wood to heat their homes, there are frequently exceptions. For the most recent limitations, check with your local health or air department.
To safeguard their health, people can do the following:
Adhere to local burn regulations to keep the quality of the air from declining.
Steer clear of physically demanding outdoor activities when the air quality is low.
– Young children and those with heart or lung conditions are particularly at risk. When there is a lot of smoke, these people should stay inside.
For indoor heating, ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems, use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters.
If at all possible, stay away from wood-burning stoves and other indoor smoke sources.
Current air quality conditions are provided by DEQ’s color-coded Air Quality Index, which also assigns a ranking to the air quality. Green is good. Yellow is a mild color. Sensitive populations, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, and anyone with respiratory disorders, should avoid orange. Red is bad for everyone. All groups are severely harmed by purple. Maroon poses a risk.
Air quality alerts: Recommendations from the weather service
It’s critical to heed the weather service’s advice when an air quality signal is in force. The weather service offers the following easy advice to protect your health:
Take cover indoors whenever you can:
Try to stay indoors whenever you can, especially if you have respiratory problems, other health difficulties, or are a youngster or senior.
Reduce your exposure to the outdoors:
If you can’t avoid being outside, limit your outdoor activities to the most basic ones. The secret is to spend less time outdoors.
Reduce acts that contribute to pollution:
Use caution when engaging in activities that increase pollution, such as operating gas-powered lawnmowers, driving cars, or using other motorized vehicles. Use them sparingly when there is an air quality alert.
An objection to open burning
During an air quality alert, avoid using debris or any other items to start fires. These actions simply serve to increase air pollution.
Keep yourself updated:
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news source to stay informed. During air quality alerts, being informed enables you to make informed decisions about your outdoor activities.
Pay attention to respiratory health:
Be very careful if you have health or respiratory conditions. You may be more susceptible to the negative consequences of poor air quality if you have certain disorders.
You can lessen your exposure to potentially dangerous pollutants and improve your safety during air quality alerts by following the weather service’s recommendations. Prioritize your health, be vigilant, and take precautions.
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