AIR QUALITY ADVISORY MODERATE TO UNHEALTHY
The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District is issuing an Air Quality Advisory about potential wildfire smoke impacts in Tehama County due to the Park Fire. Conditions throughout Tehama County will likely vary from “Moderate” to “Unhealthy” during the morning and evening hours as smoke from wildfires drifts over the area.
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District advises that these sensitive categories stay indoors and avoid intense physical activity in those areas where high smoke levels are visibly evident.
While all persons may experience varying degrees of symptoms, the more sensitive individuals are at greatest risk of experiencing more aggravated symptoms which may include, but are not limited to coughing, scratchy throat, watery and itchy eyes, and difficulty breathing.
Persons experiencing questionable or severe symptoms should seek professional medical advice.
Scientific studies have linked fine particulate matter (smoke) with significant health problems, including premature death, respiratory related hospital admissions, aggravated asthma, acute respiratory symptoms (including severe chest pain, gasping, and aggravated coughing) chronic bronchitis, decreased lung function, and work and school absences.
In addition, all open burning is prohibited during this period.
More information, including access to air quality data, is available at
www.tehcoapcd.net/current-air-quality/. Questions may be directed to 530-527-3717 during regular business hours.
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