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Air Quality Alert
ActiveInterstate 5 Corridor; Santa Clarita Valley; Santa Susana Mountains; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
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Details
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels.
* WHERE...in the Santa Clarita Valley, the I-5 corridor, and the Angeles National Forest. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions.
* WHEN...8 PM Saturday until 8 PM Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
Instructions
To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:
* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well- fitting N-95 mask
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment
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