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CONTACT: Courtney Vanbragt or Ramona Quinn at
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Klamath
County Public Health Wildfire Season Daily Update: Forecast for Air Quality
KLAMATH
FALLS, Ore. -- The Air Quality outlook for today Thursday, August 31, 2017 8:00
am to 8:00 am Friday September 1, 2017.
Today is
expected to be in the unhealthy for all
and very unhealthy for all range. The Weather Service is forecasting
northwest winds today on into the evening and early morning hours tomorrow.
Due to the northwest
winds forecasted for today and tonight, it is anticipated that the air quality
conditions will stay in the unhealthy
for all and very unhealthy for all range
for most of Klamath County, Rocky Point, Chiloquin and Fort Klamath areas. The
smoke will be coming in from the Miller Complex fire that is south of the
Klamath Basin and the High Cascades Complex near Crater Lake, and the North
Pelican fire in Rocky Point.
Unhealthy
air quality means everyone can be affected.
Individuals with lung diseases, such as asthma and/or chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, should follow their health care provider’s advice
about prevention and treatment of symptoms. When smoke levels are high enough,
even healthy people may experience symptoms. Remember, local smoke levels can
rise and fall rapidly, depending on weather factors including wind direction.
Anyone can conduct a visual assessment of smoke levels. To learn how to use visibility to measure risk of
health effects: http://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/Wildfires-Visibility.aspx
Sensitive
groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Consider moving activities indoors and/or
reschedule events. Klamath County Public
Health recommends that everyone reduce all prolonged or heavy exertion taking
place both indoors and outdoors. For individuals who are unable to stay
indoors, it is advised to take regular breaks from all activities.
Weather
conditions and smoke levels can vary dramatically during wildfires, not only
from one day to the next but also on an hourly basis. Smoke may impact one
portion of a community but not necessarily another in close vicinity.
If citizens have additional questions or concerns, they can contact
Klamath County Public Health for the latest threats to health conditions from
smoke.
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