Wednesday, December 13, 2017


A STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT POOR VENTILATION CONDITIONS TO THE KLAMATH BASIN. DUE TO THIS STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY. ...The AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY has been extended and will remain in effect until 10:00 AM Friday.

 

YELLOW The Air Quality Advisory from Noon today Wednesday December 13th, until Noon on tomorrow Thursday December 14th, is YELLOW.  People with respiratory problem(s) should check the hourly data at http://www.deq.state.or.us/lab/aqm/rt/rtHourlyConc.aspx  before you go out today.

 

                                                                                                    

The YELLOW advisory call means:

 

1.    ONLY CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND CERTIFIED FIREPLACE INSERTS MAY BE USED  WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(B)

 

2.    THE USE OF NON-CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES OR FIREPLACES is PROHIBITED WITHIN THE AQ ZONE as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(B)

 

3.    Outside the Air Quality Zone, all woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used.

 

4.    Outdoor burning is not allowed county wide, which includes all AG burning per Ordinance 406.100(4)(a)

 

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     

 

 

Tuesday, December 12, 2017


A STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT POOR VENTILATION CONDITIONS TO THE KLAMATH BASIN. DUE TO THIS STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY. ...The AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL Thursday.

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Tuesday December 12, 2017 through noon tomorrow Wednesday December 13, 2017 is RED Health Alert

 

The RED Health Alert Advisory call means the following:

 

1.     Exemptions for woodstoves are Void today inside the Air Quality Zone.

 

2.     Only PELLET STOVES MAY BE USED WITHIN THE AQ ZONEas per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(A).

   

3.  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE: All Woodstove, Pellet Stoves and fireplaces may be used; however we encourage you to use an alternate source of heat.

 

4.   Outdoor or Open Burning is prohibited Countywide, as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.100 (4)(A).

          

 

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, consult our website at  a 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.

 

Monday, December 11, 2017


A STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT POOR VENTILATION CONDITIONS TO THE KLAMATH BASIN. DUE TO THIS STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY. ...The AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL Thursday.

 

The Air Quality Advisory from noon today Monday December 11, 2017 through noon tomorrow Tuesday December 12, 2017 is RED Health Alert

 

The RED Health Alert Advisory call means the following:

 

1.     Exemptions for woodstoves are Void today inside the Air Quality Zone.

 

2.     Only PELLET STOVES MAY BE USED WITHIN THE AQ ZONEas per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(A).

   

3.  OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE: All Woodstove, Pellet Stoves and fireplaces may be used; however we encourage you to use an alternate source of heat.

 

4.   Outdoor or Open Burning is prohibited Countywide, as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.100 (4)(A).

          

 

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, consult our website at  a 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.

Sunday, December 10, 2017


A STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT POOR VENTILATION CONDITIONS TO THE KLAMATH BASIN. DUE TO THIS STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY. ...The AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL Thursday.

 

YELLOW The Air Quality Advisory from Noon today Sunday December 10th, until Noon on tomorrow Monday December 11th, is YELLOW.  

                                                                                                    

The YELLOW advisory call means:

 

1.    ONLY CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND CERTIFIED FIREPLACE INSERTS MAY BE USED  WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(B)

 

2.    THE USE OF NON-CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES OR FIREPLACES is PROHIBITED WITHIN THE AQ ZONE as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(B)

 

3.    Outside the Air Quality Zone, all woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used.

 

4.    Outdoor burning is not allowed county wide per Ordinance 406.100(4)(a)

 

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     

 

Thursday, December 7, 2017


A STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT POOR VENTILATION CONDITIONS TO THE KLAMATH BASIN. DUE TO THIS STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY.

 

Air Quality Advisory for today Thursday  December 7th, 2017 through NOON tomorrow Friday  December 8th, 2017 IS RED

 

The RED Advisory Call means the following: The

 

1.   ONLY PELLET STOVES and EXEMPTIONS May be used within the Air Quality Zone:  as per Klamath County Ordinance #406.150 (1)(A)

  

2.   Outside the Air Quality Zone: All woodstove, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used, however we ask that you use another source of heat if it’s available.

 

3.   Outdoor or Open Burning is prohibited Countywide as per Klamath County Ordinance #406.100 (4)(A)

 

          

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.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017


A STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT POOR VENTILATION CONDITIONS TO THE KLAMATH BASIN. DUE TO THIS STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY. ...The AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10AM SATURDAY.

 

YELLOW The Air Quality Advisory from Noon today Wednesday December 6th, until Noon on tomorrow Thursday December 7th, is YELLOW.  

                                                                                                    

The YELLOW advisory call means:

 

1.    ONLY CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND CERTIFIED FIREPLACE INSERTS MAY BE USED  WITHIN THE AQ ZONE, as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(B)

 

2.    THE USE OF NON-CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES OR FIREPLACES is PROHIBITED WITHIN THE AQ ZONE as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(B)

 

3.    Outside the Air Quality Zone, all woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces may be used.

 

4.    Outdoor burning is not allowed county wide per Ordinance 406.100(4)(a)

 

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     

 

Sunday, December 3, 2017


“GREEN” You must have a permit and it must be a green day for outdoor burning in Chiloquin. Call Chiloquin Fire District office for a permit. Outdoor burning inside the Air  Quality Zone is not allowed.  

 

“GREEN” The Air Quality Advisory for today Sunday December 3rd, TO NOON, tomorrow Monday December 4th,IS GREEN. 

 

The Green Advisory Call means:  

 

1.    ALL WOODSTOVES, PELLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES MAY BE USED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE as per Klamath County Ordinance 406.100.

 

2.    OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE as per Klamath County Ordinance 406.150 (2). 

 

3.    OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE AIR QUALITY ZONE as per oar# 340-264-0060 (3) and Klamath County Ordinance # 406.100 (4)(E), TRASH MAY NOT BE BURNED.

 

 

ONLY USE SEASONED DRY WOOD IN YOUR WOODSTOVES.

 

For a map of the Air Quality Zone and other information, consult our website at  

http://www.klamathcounty.org/ then 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.