Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued January 7 at 2:50PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 2:50pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued
an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from
wildfire smoke.
* WHERE....Santa Monica Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs
and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes,
asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected,
but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are
pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are
at greater risk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Levels of particle pollution can vary by time
and location depending on fire activity and local weather
conditions. To view current and forecasted air quality levels,
visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website at
aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp.
Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory.
Instruction:
To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:
* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-
fitting N-95 mask
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside
air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense,
grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment.
Area Description:
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA