Friday August 25, 2017 - North Coast Unified AQMD Smoke Unhealthy Advisory

Unhealthy Advisory for areas in Humboldt County regarding smoke from current wildfires. See the District's website for additional infromation

WILDFIRE SMOKE INFORMATION

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

Issued August 25, 2017 - Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Air Quality Advisory
Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy Conditions

For the following areas:
HUMBOLDT COUNTY: Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy smoke levels for Orleans and Weitchpec. The areas of Hoopa and Willow Creek can expect Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with periods of Unhealthy smoke levels.

Air quality has diminished with the arrival of offshore winds and smoke levels in these areas are forecast to remain for the next 48 hours. Smoke should disperse once the inversion breaks in the afternoon. Subsequent Advisories or Alerts will be issued should conditions change.
People are recommended to restrict outdoor activities when possible.
Symptoms that may be related to excess smoke exposure include:

• Repeated coughing
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness or pain
• Palpitations
• Nausea or unusual fatigue
• Lightheadedness

If you have any of the symptoms listed above, contact your health care provider. Please see the NCUAQMD’s General Public Service Announcement for recommendations on limiting smoke exposure.

For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call the NCUAQMD’s hotline toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1-866-287-6329), or visit the website at www.ncuaqmd.org.