September 23, 2021 - Shasta County Air Quality Advisory

AIR QUALITY UPDATE

September 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:           September 23, 2021

Contact:      Shasta County Air Quality Management District, 530-225-5674  

AIR QUALITY OFFICIALS URGE CAUTION DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE

LOS FUNCIONARIOS DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE PIDAN PRECAUCIÓN DEBIDO AL HUMO DE INCENDIOS

SHASTA COUNTY – The Shasta County Air Quality Management District is advising Shasta County residents to be aware of significant widespread smoke impacts due to the Fawn Fire burning in Shasta County’s Mountain Gate area. Certain areas may experience higher concentrations of smoke based on proximity to wildfires, time of day, topography and current weather conditions.

Winds out of the northeast are currently transporting large amounts of wildfire smoke into the City of Redding and surrounding areas.  Air quality can be expected to worsen in the evening and overnight hours.

To best protect yourself from wildfire smoke, residents are advised to check air quality smoke impacts in real time and in your area at https://fire.airnow.gov.  In addition, specific fire information and smoke safety tips can be found by going to the California Smoke blog’s smoke and health information.  

Para protegerse mejor del humo de los incendios forestales, se recomienda a los residentes que verifiquen los impactos del humo de la calidad del aire en tiempo real y en su área en https://fire.airnow.gov.  Además, consejos de seguridad se pueden encontrar yendo a la información humo y la salud del blog de humo California.

As Shasta County continues to experience periods of intense smoke, you can reduce your exposure. The California Air Resources Board’s Smoke Ready California campaign has outlined steps you can take now to keep your family safe before and during wildfire season including information on home air purifiers.

All members of the public, especially those with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women, and children should remain alert, and if necessary, reduce or avoid all outdoor exertion when wildfire smoke is present. Everyone else should limit prolonged exertion in areas of noticeable smoke accumulation. All individuals are urged to use proper judgement when planning activities. Individuals wishing to minimize their exposure should:

• Limit exercise and outdoor activities
• Remain indoors with the windows and doors closed
• Turn on an air conditioner with a recirculation setting (such as in a vehicle)

For additional information and updates, you may visit the Shasta County Air Quality Management District Wildfire Smoke Webpage or call 530-225-5674.