August 13 - 15,
2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 13-15, 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 remain aware of continued significant widespread smoke impacts due to the multiple wildfires burning in Northern California. Certain areas may experience higher concentrations of smoke based on proximity to wildfires, time of day, topography and current weather conditions.
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, 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.
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)
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