Unhealthy Advisory for areas in Humboldt County regarding smoke from current wildfires. See the district's website for additional information.
Air Quality Advisory
Unhealthy Conditions
For the
following areas:
HUMBOLDT COUNTY: Klamath
River Drainage (Orleans, Weitchpec, Hoopa, Willow Creek)
Smoke
levels in these areas are forecast to be in the Unhealthy range to Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups for periods throughout the day and evening, and are creating a health hazard. These conditions could be problematic for
those with health conditions. Air quality
will remain diminished as offshore winds continue to push smoke from the
wildfires into the Klamath River drainage.
Smoke conditions will not significantly clear out but continue to spread
and sit along the Klamath River drainage.
Smoke
levels in coastal areas of Humboldt County are in the Good to Moderate range with
periods of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Offshore winds will continue to produce
periods of spotty ground level smoke and ash in areas along the coast until
weather conditions change. Smoke levels
continue to be monitored. Updates will
be provided as conditions change.
People are recommended to
restrict outdoor activities when possible.
Symptoms
that may be related to excess smoke exposure include:
·
Repeated coughing
·
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
·
Wheezing
·
Chest tightness or pain
·
Palpitations
·
Nausea or unusual fatigue
·
Lightheadedness
If you
have any of the symptoms listed above, contact your health care provider. Please see the NCUAQMD’s General Public
Service Announcement for recommendations on limiting smoke exposure.
For 24-hour Air Quality
Advisory Information, call the NCUAQMD’s hotline toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY
(1-866-287-6329), or visit the website at www.ncuaqmd.org.
Health Information for Smoke Impacts
Concentrations
of smoke may vary depending upon location, weather, and distance from the fire.
Smoke from wildfires and structure fires contain harmful chemicals that can
affect your health. Smoke can cause eye and throat irritation, coughing, and
difficulty breathing. People who are at
greatest risk of experiencing symptoms due to smoke include: those with
respiratory disease (such as asthma), those with heart disease, young children,
and older adults.
These
sensitive populations should stay indoors and avoid prolonged activity. All
others should limit prolonged or heavy activity and time spent outdoors. Even
healthy adults can be affected by smoke. Seek medical help if you have symptoms
that worsen or become severe.
If you
can see, taste, or feel smoke, contact your local health department and/or
primary healthcare provider. This is especially important if you have health
concerns, are elderly, are pregnant, or have a child in your care.
Follow
these general precautions to protect your health during a smoke event:
·
Minimize or stop outdoor activities, especially
exercise
·
Stay indoors with windows and doors closed as much
as possible
· Do not run fans that bring smoky outdoor air inside
– examples include swamp coolers, whole-house fans, and fresh air
ventilation systems
·
Run your air-conditioner only if it does not bring
smoke in from the outdoors. Change the
standard air conditioner filter to a medium or high efficiency filter. If available,
use the “re-circulate” or “recycle”
setting on the unit
·
Do not smoke, fry food, or do other things that will
create indoor air pollution
If you
have lung disease (including asthma) or heart disease, closely monitor your
health and contact your doctor if you have symptoms that worsen.
Consider
leaving the area until smoke conditions improve if you have repeated coughing,
shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain,
palpitations, nausea, unusual fatigue, lightheadedness.
For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call
toll-free at
1-866-BURN-DAY (1-866-287-6329).
For further information, visit the District’s website
at
NORTH COAST UNIFIED
AIR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
707 L Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Telephone (707) 443-3093 Fax (707) 443-3099
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