Friday, August 17 2018 North Coast Unified AQMD "Unhealthy" Conditions Air Quality Advisory for Trinity County

WILDFIRE SMOKE INFORMATION

A joint message from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) and partners

August 17, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Air Quality Advisory

“Unhealthy” Conditions

Area/location	Forecast
Trinity County
Weaverville	Unhealthy
Lewiston	Unhealthy
Trinity Center	Unhealthy

Fire activity from the Carr, Hirz, Mendocino Complex, and Oregon fires continue to send smoke into the area.  Increased burn out operations on the Carr and Hirz fires will increase smoke production.  The level of internal fire activity near the eastern edge of the fire will determine the level of smoke impacts.  Increased temperatures and lower humidity will keep the fire active.

Air Quality Index (AQI)	Actions to Protect Yourself
Good	None
Moderate	Sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG)	People within USG should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion
Unhealthy	People within USG should avoid all prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion
Very Unhealthy	Everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion
Hazardous	Everyone should avoid any outdoor activity

This forecast is expected to remain in effect through August 19, 2018.  Updates will be provided as conditions change. For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1-866-287-6329). Please see the NCUAQMD’s Public Service Announcements for recommendations on limiting smoke exposure on our website at www.ncuaqmd.org

Cleaner Air Centers currently available:

Trinity County

§  Lewiston Community Center, 302 Texas Ave, Lewiston, 8am to 5pm.

§  Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 103 Memorial Drive, Weaverville, 8am to 5pm.

NORTH COAST UNIFIED

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

707 L Street, Eureka, CA 95501

 (707) 443-3093

www.ncuaqmd.org