Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Wednesday, August 22 2018 North Coast Unified AQMD "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 22, 2018
Air Quality Advisory
“Unhealthy” Conditions

Area/location
Forecast
Humboldt County

Orleans
Unhealthy
Hoopa
Unhealthy
Weitchpec
Unhealthy
Willow Creek
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 23, 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
Trinity County
§ Lewiston Community Center, 302 Texas Ave, Lewiston; 8am to 5pm.
§ Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 103 Memorial Drive, Weaverville; 8am to 5pm.
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NORTH COAST UNIFIED
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
707 L Street, Eureka, CA 95501
 (707) 443-3093

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