| November 24, 2009
Santa Ana winds are causing ash and dust from recently burned areas to fall
in areas of Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando and San Gabriel
valleys.
While particle levels have not reached Unhealthy levels at this time,
caution is advised to minimize exposure to falling ash and dust.
In areas with significant ash and dust in the air: Everyone, especially
people with heart or lung disease, including asthma, and older adults and
children, should limit outdoor activities in any area where ash and dust is
observed in the air.
For regularly updated air quality information, see the air quality map at
www.aqmd.gov. For more tips on
avoiding health impacts from wildfire smoke and ash, see
http://www.aqmd.gov/ej/CAC/wildfire_safety_tips.htm
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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