July
2, 2018 -- 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Sac Metro Air District Communications
Office (916)
874-4888
Sacramento County
Public Health (916) 642-5508
Smoke-Related Health Statement
Sacramento,
CA – The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, in
consultation with Sacramento County Public Health Officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye,
is advising residents to take precautions and minimize outdoor activities during the afternoon of Monday, July 2 and
on Tuesday, July 3 due to smoke being transported into Sacramento County
from the County Fire burning in Yolo County and Napa County.
If
you smell or see smoke, take the following actions:
- Everyone should minimize
outdoor activities if you can see or smell smoke, even if you’re healthy
- Children, the
elderly and people with respiratory or heart conditions should be
particularly careful to avoid exposure
- Stay indoors
with doors and windows closed as much as possible
- Asthmatics
should follow their asthma management plan
- Contact your
doctor if you have symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, or other
symptoms you believe to be caused by smoke
- Those with heart
disease should especially limit their smoke exposure since PM can cause
heart attacks
"The
smoke from wildfires can pose a health risk for anyone, but is especially
harmful for older adults, young children, and those with existing health
conditions,” said Sacramento County Public Health Officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye.
“If you see or smell smoke limit outdoor activities,” she added.
To know what you’re breathing, download the free Sacramento Region
Air Quality app or sign up for Air Alert emails at www.SpareTheAir.com.
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