| Wind-Driven Dust also Forecast
to Cause Unhealthful Air Quality Due to the Marek wildfire in the
Angeles National Forest, concentrations of fine particulate may reach the
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category or higher in areas of Los Angeles
County.
The San Fernando Valley and portions of the San Gabriel Mountains near
the fire and directly impacted by smoke may reach the Unhealthy category.
In addition, strong Santa Ana winds will likely cause fine particulate
concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level in any area
where windblown dust is visible, especially through and below passes and
canyons.
Wind- and dust-prone areas are likely to include: the San Bernardino
Valley, southwest Riverside County, Orange County, the South Bay-Long Beach
area and the Santa Monica-Malibu area.
All individuals are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary
outdoor activities in any area directly impacted by smoke or windblown dust.
This includes areas where residents can smell smoke or see smoke or dust.
In areas directly impacted by smoke or windblown dust: Everyone should
avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion; people with respiratory or
heart disease, the elderly, and children should remain indoors. Keep your
windows and doors closed unless it is extremely hot inside. In these cases,
seek alternate shelter. Run your air conditioner if you have one. Keep the
fresh air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent bringing additional
smoke inside.
For more tips on avoiding health impacts from the smoke, see http://www.aqmd.gov/ej/CAC/wildfire_safety_tips.htm
on AQMD’s website.
AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major
portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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