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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Issued by National Weather Service San Diego CA
933 PM PST Thu Nov 7 2024

CAZ354-355-357-358-374-375-090545-
Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Ojai Valley-
Central Ventura County Valleys-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Santa Susana Mountains-
Including the cities of Oxnard, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, Ventura,
Camarillo, East Ventura, Oak View, Ojai, Fillmore, Piru,
Santa Paula, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks,
and Oat Mountain
933 PM PST Thu Nov 7 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District is issuing an Air
Quality Alert because of expected unhealthy conditions due to smoke
from the Mountain Fire.

Measured PM2.5 values are anticipated to reach Unhealthy Levels in
various locations throughout Ventura County with the potential to
stay Unhealthy through Saturday afternoon. Conditions can change
rapidly due to fire activity and local weather conditions.

The air quality alert is in effect until 4PM PST Saturday with
the possiblity of extension if conditions warrant.

Smoke and ash from wildfires contain very small particles - particulate
matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less - that can harm
the lungs and heart.

When air quality reaches an unhealthy level or when you see or smell
smoke, the district recommends that everyone:

Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. If you must work outside, wear a
properly fitted N-95 mask. Operate home and car air conditioners in
recycle or recirculation mode. Close the fresh air intake. Stay
indoors as much as possible, preferably in a clean room with an
indoor air filtration device where you can avoid cooking or burning
candles. Close all windows and doors that lead outside. Drink plenty
of fluids.

A lower range of AQI can affect sensitive groups. This includes
children, older adults and people with diabetes or heart or lung
conditions.

An AQI forecast for PM2.5 reflects what is possible for a 24-hour day
on average. At times, air quality is likely to be better or worse
than what is indicated for the entire period. Levels of smoke and
particles and the areas affected will vary over time.

For real-time data on air quality, check the AirNow NowCast AQI at
airnow.gov or fire.airnow.gov. AirNow uses hourly data from the
district`s five monitoring stations throughout the county to provide
air quality information for the surrounding regions.

Get Daily Air Quality Reports from the district by signing up to receive
emails at vcapcd.org or by following the district on X, Facebook,
and NextDoor.

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Santa Clarita Valley-Malibu Coast-
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-
Eastern San Fernando Valley-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Lake Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita,
Valencia, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Malibu Bowl, Topanga,
Westlake Village, Malibu Lake, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys,
Chatsworth, Burbank, Universal City, Glendale, Sunland,
La Canada Flintridge, Tejon Pass, Gorman, Pyramid Lake, Acton,
Warm Springs, Mill Creek, Mount Wilson, Mount Baldy, Wrightwood,
and The Angeles Crest Highway
933 PM PST Thu Nov 7 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE
TO WILDFIRE SMOKE AND MANDATORY WOOD-BURNING BAN IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
  increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke and a
  mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air
  Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and
  manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning
  device.

* WHERE...Smoke impacts are expected in the San Gabriel Mountains, Santa
  Clarity Valley, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica Mountains and
  Malibu Coast. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and
  location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions.
  The wood-burning ban is in effect in the South Coast Air Basin,
  which includes non-desert portions of Los Angeles county. No-Burn
  Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation.
  Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income
  households and those without natural gas service also are exempt
  from the requirement.

* WHEN...Smoke advisory is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 3 PM Saturday
  and wood-burning ban is in effect on Friday.

* IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and
  cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes,
  asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected,
  but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who
  are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors
  are at greater risk. No-Burn Days are based on fine particle
  pollution levels that are forecasted for an entire 24-hour period,
  which may not be reflected in real-time air quality maps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:

* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-
  fitting N-95 mask
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside
      air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
  incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download
the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this
air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

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