| November 15, 2008
Sylmar, Corona, Brea and Yorba Linda Areas Affected
Air quality officials have issued a smoke advisory today for the San
Fernando Valley as well as areas near Corona, Brea and Yorba Linda due to
smoke from multiple wildfires.
All individuals are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary
outdoor activities in any area directly impacted by smoke. This includes
areas where residents can see or smell smoke.
Air quality may reach Unhealthy levels in areas directly impacted by
smoke, including the San Fernando Valley, portions of the San Gabriel
Mountains near the fire, and the northwest Los Angeles County coastal area.
Due to additional wildfires in Riverside and Orange counties, air quality
will reach Unhealthy levels in the smoke-impacted areas of Corona and Norco,
portions of Orange County and southern coastal areas of Los Angeles County.
Surrounding areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties may reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups level or higher, depending on fire conditions and wind
flows.
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/pubinfo/factsheets.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.
-#-
|
