SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Today, the Santa
Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air
Pollution Control District announced the Air Quality Warning for Santa Barbara
County will remain in effect through the weekend. Residents are urged to use
extra caution to protect their health.
Many areas of the county have experienced elevated particle
levels due to high winds, and smoke and ash from wildfires. On Thursday,
September 22, every District monitoring station recorded levels of coarse
particles (particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter, or PM10) over
the state standard, and short-term levels of fine particles (PM2.5) considered
“unhealthy” were recorded at the Lompoc monitoring station.
Depending on winds and weather conditions, the next few days
could see continuing elevated particle levels, and forecasted high temperatures
could result in elevated levels of ozone. Use common sense to protect your
health and your family’s health by limiting time spent outdoors and avoiding
outdoor exercise. If you see falling ash, avoid activities, such as using leaf
blowers, that will stir particles into the air.
If you have symptoms that may be related to exposure to poor air
quality, contact your health care provider. Symptoms include coughing,
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain,
palpitations, and nausea or unusual fatigue or lightheadedness.
www.twitter.com/OurAirAdvisory for updates. For recorded advisory updates,
call (805) 961-8802.
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