Friday, August 24 2018 North Coast Unified AQMD "Unhealthy" & "Very Unhealthy" Conditions Air Quality Advisory for Humboldt County

WILDFIRE SMOKE INFORMATION

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

   August 24, 2018

Air Quality ADVISORY

“Unhealthy” & “Very Unhealthy” Conditions

Area/location	Forecast
Humboldt County
Orleans	Unhealthy
Hoopa	Very Unhealthy
Willow Creek	Very Unhealthy

In addition to smoke from the Natchez and other fires in the area, the Trinity and Klamath River drainages will continue to have significant impacts to air quality from the Mill Creek 1 Fire.

This forecast is expected to remain in effect through August 25, 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

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

Cleaner Air Centers currently available:

Humboldt County

§ Hoopa Neighborhood Facility,11860 State Hwy 96, Hoopa; 8am-5pm.

§ Hoopa Health Association Senior Nutrition Center will be available to tribal seniors; 768 Loop Road, Hoopa; 8am-5pm.

§ Weitchpec Tribal Office, 23001 Highway 96, Weitchpec; 9am to 5pm.

§ Morek Won Community Center, 390 McKinnon Hill Road, Weitchpec; Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm .

NORTH COAST UNIFIED

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

707 L Street, Eureka, CA 95501

 (707) 443-3093