Avisos

Air Quality Alert issued June 23 at 1:45PM PDT by NWS San Diego CAThe South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert in the SouthCoast Air Basin and Coachella Valley due to high levels of ozone(smog). The air quality alert is in effect through 9 AM Wednesday.Elevated levels of ozone the predominant summertime pollutantare likely to result in poor air quality in the afternoon and early-evening hours. Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory healthproblems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lungdamage. Children, older adults, and people with asthma or COPD may bemore sensitive to the health effects of ozone.Air quality can change depending on time of day and weatherconditions. Increased emissions of chemicals and faster ozoneformation rates due to heat, along with low winds and stagnantweather can cause unusually high and persistent levels of ozonepollution.To help minimize ozone air pollution levels:Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment untilevening hours Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner ata higher temperature Try to delay trips to the gas station and theuse of household chemicals until the eveningCheck air quality levels and take appropriate action as needed. Whenair quality index (AQI) levels are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups(orange), people with heart or lung disease, pregnant women,children, and older adults should limit prolonged or heavy outdoorexertion. When air quality reaches Unhealthy (red) AQI levels,everyone may experience adverse health effects and sensitive groupsshould avoid prolonged time outdoors. At Very Unhealthy (purple) AQIlevels, sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activityand everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the SouthCoast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or downloadthe mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details forthis air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory....AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due toincreased particle pollution from blowing dust in the CoachellaValley. The air quality alert is in effect through 9 AM onWednesday.In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limityour exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed andavoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or anair purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans orswamp coolers that bring in outside air.Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious healthproblems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms,and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart orlung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for dealing withepisodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and peoplewith respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged exposureand strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are high.To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportationSlow down if driving on dirt roads Stabilize loose soilsLevels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by locationdepending on wind conditions.

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