DATE: October 30, 2014

                                                               

                              

THE AQ ADVISORY FROM Noon Thursday October 30, 2014 TO NOON, Friday

October 31, 2014 IS GREEN.

 

The Green Advisory Call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES  MAY BE USED FROM Noon Thursday October 30th to NOON  Friday October 31st.

 

Ø  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING ALLOWED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  The Fall Outdoor Burning Dates will be from Saturday Oct 25^th to Sunday Nov 9^th. You will only be able to burn yard debris and only on Green Air Quality Days.

 

  

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT then

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 883-5118.

THE AQ ADVISORY from NOON, Wednesday Octtober 29, 2014 THROUGH NOON Thursday October 30, 2014 IS “RED”

 

The RED Advisory Call means the following:

 

1.      WITHIN THE AQ ZONE:  Only, PELLET STOVES MAY BE USED.

 

2.      OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE: ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

3.      Outdoor or Open Burning is prohibited Countywide

 

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT   http://www.co.klamath.or.us  then click on Environmental Health. The Advisory is now on the internet at www.klamathair.org

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 541-883-5118.

The AQ Advisory from noon Monday October 27, 2014 until Noon on Tuesday

October 28, 2014 is YELLOW.   No outdoor burning is allowed county wide.

 

 

The YELLOW advisory call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ONLY CERTIFIED WOODSTOVEs, PELLET STOVES AND CERTIFIED FIREPLACE INSERTS MAY BE USED.

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE THE USE OF NON-CERTIFIED WOODSTOVEs OR FIREPLACES is PROHIBITED. 

 

OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED COUNTY WIDE

 

 

For a map of the AQ zone and other information consult our website at www.co.klamath.or.us then click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or questions about an exemption to use your woodstove on a Red or Yellow day call us at 541-883-5118

 

FALL 2014 OPEN BURN WINDOW

 

As allowed by the Klamath County Air Quality Ordinance, the 2014 Fall Open Burn Window within the Klamath County Air Quality Zone will start on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. and will end Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm.

 

Public Health requirements for clean air are:

1.       The Air Quality Advisory must be “GREEN”. Find out the daily advisory by calling 541-882-BURN (2876), or check online at www.klamathair.org and on Facebook at Klamath Basin Air Quality. The Advisory will be updated each day by 8:30 am.

2.       Only residential yard waste, such as tree limbs, brush, and leaves may be burned.

3.       All burning must occur between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and be fully extinguished by 5:00 pm.

4.       No plastic, rubber, tar, petroleum products, treated or painted wood may be burned.

5.       The use of a Burn Barrel is prohibited.

6.       The burning of commercial, construction, demolition or industrial waste is not included in this burn window.  Burning for these purposes requires a special permit from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality; contact Bonnie Hough at the DEQ office in Bend at (541) 633-2016.

7.       Agricultural burning inside the Air Quality Zone is prohibited without a certificate of variance.

 

Fire District requirements for public safety are:

1.       The wind must be between 4 to 10 mph. For wind speed call 883-8127.

2.       There must be a pressurized water hose at the fire site at all times.

3.       A responsible adult must be present at the fire from the first flame until the fire is extinguished.

4.       The burn pile shall be no larger than 6 feet in diameter and 4 feet high.

5.       There must be a six-foot clear area surrounding the base of the pile and the pile must be at least 20 feet from combustible fences and buildings.

6.       The person conducting any burning is responsible for damage and the cost of an out of control burn as well as traffic problems and other hazards caused by the smoke.

 

The Open Burn Window may be cancelled at any time due to Air Quality or Fire Hazard conditions.

Check with your local Fire District or the City of Klamath Falls (inside the city limits) for additional restrictions.

 

Klamath County Fire District #1     885-2056                     Klamath County Fire District 4                         884-1670

Klamath County Environmental Health                 883-1122         City of Klamath Falls Code Enforcement       883-5358

THE AQ ADVISORY FROM Noon Sunday October 26, 2014 TO NOON, Monday

October 27, 2014 IS GREEN.

 

The Green Advisory Call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES  MAY BE USED FROM Noon Sunday October 26th to NOON  Monday October 28th.

 

Ø  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  The Fall Outdoor Burning Dates will be from Saturday Oct 25^th to Sunday Nov 9^th. You will only be able to burn yard debris and only on Green Air Quality Days.

 

  

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT then

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 883-5118.

THE AQ ADVISORY FROM Noon Wednesday October 22, 2014 TO NOON, Thursday

October 23, 2014 IS GREEN.

 

The Green Advisory Call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES  MAY BE USED FROM Noon Wednesday October 22nd to NOON  Thursday October 22rd.

 

Ø  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  The Fall Outdoor Burning Dates will be from Saturday Oct 25^th to Sunday Nov 9^th. You will only be able to burn yard debris and only on Green Air Quality Days.

 

  

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT then

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 883-5118.

THE AQ ADVISORY FROM Noon Tuesday October 21, 2014 TO NOON, Wednesday

October 22, 2014 IS GREEN.

 

The Green Advisory Call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES  MAY BE USED FROM Noon Tuesday October 21st to NOON  Wednesday October 22nd.

 

Ø  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  The Fall Outdoor Burning Dates will be announced by Thursday October 23^rd.

 

  

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT then

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 883-5118.

THE AQ ADVISORY FROM Noon Monday October 20, 2014 TO NOON, Tuesday

October 21, 2014 IS GREEN.

 

The Green Advisory Call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES  MAY BE USED FROM Noon Monday October 20th to NOON  Tuesday October 21st.

 

Ø  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  The Fall Outdoor Burning Dates will be announced by Thursday October 23^rd.

 

  

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT then

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 883-5118.

THE AQ ADVISORY FROM Noon Sunday October 19, 2014 TO NOON, Monday

October 20, 2014 IS GREEN.

 

The Green Advisory Call means:

 

WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES  MAY BE USED FROM Noon Sunday October 19th to NOON  Monday October 20th.

 

Ø  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE, ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE.

 

Ø  The Fall Outdoor Burning Dates will be announced by Thursday October 23^rd.

 

  

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, CONSULT OUR WEBSITE AT then

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ click on Environmental Health.

 

If you have Air Quality questions or have a question about an exemption to use your woodstove on Red or Yellow Advisory Days CALL US @ 883-5118.

Public Health Guidance for School Outdoor Activities During Wildfire Events Check the local Air Quality Index (AQI) online (http://www.deq.state.or.us/aqi/index.aspx) and do a visual inspection outside.* Compare the AQI and visibility test to determine the air conditions in your community. Then, use the guide below to determine activity level for your students.
Air Quality Index	Visibility Scale	Recess (15 minutes)	P.E. (1 hour)	Athletic Events and Practices (2-3 hours)
Good   0 - 50	15 miles and up	Great day to be active outdoors!	Great day to be active outdoors!	Great day to be active outdoors!
Moderate     51 - 100	8-14 miles	It is a good day for students to be active outside. Watch students who are unusually sensitive to air pollution for symptoms of shortness of breath or coughing.	Watch students who are unusually sensitive to air pollution for symptoms of shortness of breath or coughing. Monitor symptoms and reduce/cease activity if symptoms arise.	Watch students who are unusually sensitive to air pollution for symptoms of shortness of breath or coughing. Increase rest periods and substitutions for these students as needed. Monitor symptoms and reduce/cease activity if symptoms arise.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups     101-150	3-7 miles	It is an OK day for students to be active outside. Allow students who are unusually sensitive to air pollution to stay indoors if they’d like.	All students should limit activities to light outdoor activities or consider moving activities indoors. Increase rest periods and substitutions. Monitor symptoms and reduce/cease activity if symptoms arise. Activities for students sensitive to air pollution should be moved indoors.	All students should limit activities to light outdoor activities or consider moving the event indoors. Increase rest periods and substitutions. Monitor symptoms and reduce/cease activity if symptoms arise. Activities for students sensitive to air pollution should be moved indoors.
Unhealthy   151-200	1.5-2.5 miles	Consider keeping all students indoors or allowing only light outdoor activity. Activities for students sensitive to air pollution should be moved indoors.	Consider moving activities indoors and limit activities to light activities for all students. Increase rest periods and substitutions. Activities for students sensitive to air pollution should be moved indoors.	Consider cancelling the event, moving the event indoors, postponing the event, or moving the event to an area with “Good” air quality.
Very Unhealthy/ Hazardous   >201	1 mile or less	Keep all students indoors.	Move all activities indoors and limit activities to light activities. Increase rest periods and substitutions.	Cancel the event, move the event indoors, postpone the event, or move the event to an area with “Good” air quality.

*You may get conflicting results when you compare the AQI to your visual inspection. If this happens, always err on the side of caution and follow the recommendations for the air quality level that correlates with the worse of the two assessments.