Air Quality Advisory August 20, 2020 The air quality index in the Red Bluff area is currently in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. The air quality index in the Rancho Tehama and Paskenta areas is currently in the Unhealthy… Read More
News
Energy Shortage Notice
Due to the continued heat wave and related energy shortages, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an emergency proclamation that will allow the use of backup generators and other alternate backup power sources to reduce the strain on California’s electrical grid… Read More
Open to the Public
As of June 1st our office will be reopened to the public. We will be limiting occupancy in our lobby to promote social distancing measures. You may be asked to wait outside if we are at capacity. Please contact us… Read More
Prescribed Fires
What is a prescribed fire? Prescribed fire (or Rx fire) is a planned burn performed under controlled conditions. Burns meet certain “prescriptions” like reducing dry fuels, improving habitat and improving grazing land. Unlike a wildfire, land managers can choose when… Read More
About the AQI
The AQI is based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The AQI is meant to be used as a guide, designed to assist in your decision-making when air quality is poor. The impact of smoke depends on… Read More
Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke
Stay indoors If it looks smokey or if there are health advisories issued by the air district it is best to stay indoors. Wildfires have the potential to cause increases in Ozone levels which you may not be able to… Read More
Wildfire Preparedness Week
The state has declared May 3rd through the 9th as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District is committed to providing resources needed to help inform the public on air quality during wildfire events. The District is… Read More
PG&E Planned Outage
The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District expects to be impacted by a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning Saturday October 26th at 6PM. The power may be down for as long as five days. Currently the District plans on remaining… Read More
We’re Open
Electricity is flowing at the District office once again. We will be open during our normal business hours.
District Office Closed 10/10/19
The District office will be closed on 10/10/19 due to the PG&E power safety shutoff event.