Klamath County Public Health

                                

The air quality advisory from 8:00 pm tonight Monday December 31, 2018 until noon tomorrow, Tuesday January 1, 2019, is RED

The red advisory means:  

1. Only pellet stoves may be used inside the air quality zone
2. Individuals with approved exemptions may use their wood burning heat source inside the air quality zone.
3. Use only seasoned dry wood.
4. Outdoor burning is prohibited countywide.

 For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

              Klamath County Public Health

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY FOR KLAMATH COUNTY 

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is issuing an air stagnation advisory for Klamath and Lake Counties through the morning of Thursday, January 3, 2019. 

The air stagnation advisory predicts there will be little or no wind in the Klamath Basin.  Smoke and other airborne pollution will increase in concentration, causing a build-up that will not be carried out of the basin. The increase in airborne pollution can be unhealthy for outdoor physical activity and may contribute to health problems including coughing or aggravated asthma. 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/

To reduce pollution buildup, the Klamath County Air Quality and Burning Advisory is red, starting at 8:00pm today, December 31, 2018 that will remain in effect until noon on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Please check the advisory each day for possible updates at https://www.klamathcounty.org/383/Air-Quality

The red air quality advisory means:

Inside the Air Quality Zone:

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

·         Only pellet stoves may be used.

 

Outside the Air Quality Zone:

·         We ask that residents outside the Air Quality Zone use an alternate source of heat especially during the overnight hours.

·         Burn only very dry wood and burn small hot fires. Do not allow your woodstove to smolder at night. Please monitor your woodstove emissions to assure that smoke does not build up in the community. Consider using biobricks to limit emissions if your wood is not dry.

·         Pellet stoves may be used.

 

County wide: Outdoor or open burning is prohibited.

Enforcement patrols will be operating during this period; information and fines may be issued. Klamath County is in nonattainment status with the Environmental Protection Agency for Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) standards. Air quality must be kept within standards. Please help by following the advisory each day.

If you have questions on the boundaries of the Air Quality Zone, consult the Klamath County web site at https://www.klamathcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/1019/Map-of-the-Air-Quality-Zone-PDF.

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            Klamath County Public Health

 

The air quality advisory from noon today Monday December 31, 2018 until noon tomorrow, Tuesday January 1, 2019, is YELLOW

The yellow advisory means:  

1. Only certified woodstoves, pellet stoves, and fireplace inserts may be used inside the air quality zone.
2. Individuals with approved exemptions may use their wood burning heat source inside the air quality zone.
3. Use only seasoned dry wood.
4. Outdoor burning is prohibited within the air quality zone.
5. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods. 

 For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

           Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Sunday December 30, 2018 until noon tomorrow Monday December 31, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

                             Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Thursday December 27, 2018 until noon tomorrow Friday December 28, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

              Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Wednesday December 26, 2018 until noon tomorrow Thursday December 27, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

 

                                             Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Monday December 24, 2018 until noon tomorrow Tuesday December 25, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

                 Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Sunday December 23, 2018 until noon tomorrow Monday December 24, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

                     Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Thursday December 20, 2018 until noon tomorrow Friday December 21, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

      Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Wednesday December 19, 2018 until noon tomorrow Thursday December 20, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

                         Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Tuesday December 18, 2018 until noon tomorrow Wednesday December 19, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

              Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Monday December 17, 2018 until noon tomorrow Tuesday December 18, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                                                                                                                               

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

                                              Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Sunday December 16, 2018 until noon tomorrow Monday December 17, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                             

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

 

 

                    Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Thursday December 13, 2018 until noon tomorrow Friday December 14, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                             

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

 

                    Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Wednesday December 12, 2018 until noon tomorrow Thursday December 13, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                             

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

 

                    Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Tuesday December 11, 2018 until noon tomorrow Wednesday December 12, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                             

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.

 

                    Klamath County Public Health

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Monday December 10, 2018 until noon tomorrow Tuesday December 11, 2018 is GREEN.

The green advisory means:                             

1. All woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used inside and outside the air quality zone. 
2. Use only seasoned dry wood.
3. Outdoor burning is not allowed in the air quality zone.  
4. Residential outdoor burning is allowed in the communities of Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly and Northern Klamath County. Please check with your local Fire District prior to burning. Burning within residential areas should be avoided, if the smoke impacts neighborhoods.  

 

      For air quality questions please call 541-883-5118.