AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT: Air Quality Coordinator                     541-883-5118 

                       

 

Klamath County Public Health is issuing a LOCAL AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY for Klamath County, Oregon starting today, Sunday December 22, 2013 at noon and running through noon Tuesday, December 31, 2013.  As of 7:45 am on Sunday December 22, 2013, the 24 hour average Air Quality Index is 117, meaning Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups. (these groups include people with respiratory problems, the elderly and children)

 

The Air Stagnation Advisory means there will be little or no wind in the Klamath Basin.  Smoke and other airborne pollution will increase in concentration (build-up) and will not be carried out of the basin.   The increase in airborne pollution may be unhealthy for outdoor physical activities.   The current Air Quality Index which gives current Air Quality conditions along with related Health Concerns and Precautions is available at: http://www.deq.state.or.us/aqi/index.aspx.

 

To reduce the pollution buildup, the Klamath County Air Quality and Burning Advisory will likely remain Red from noon Sunday December 22, 2013 to noon Tuesday December 31, 2013.  This means the following:

 

I.                        Within the Air Quality Zone:

A.                The use of wood-burning fireplaces, certified and non-certified woodstoves and fireplace inserts is prohibited.

B.                 Only pellet stoves may be used.

II.                        Outside the Air Quality Zone:

A.                The use of fireplaces, certified and non-certified woodstoves as well as certified and non-certified fireplace inserts is allowed but their use should be restricted.

B.                 Pellet stoves may be used.

III.                        County wide: Outdoor or Open Burning is prohibited.

 

Enforcement Patrols will be operating during this period.