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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
601 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

CAZ560-561-564-568>570-192200-
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Mountains-
Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village,
Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Chiriaco Summit, Martinez Lake,
Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, and Midland
601 PM PDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH...

The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert in South Coast
Air Basin, Coachella Valley, and eastern Riverside County due to
increased particle pollution from blowing dust and ash. The air
quality alert is in effect until 3 PM on Saturday.

In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust or ash,
limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors
closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air
conditioner or an air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using
whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air.

Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health
problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms,
and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or
lung diseases should follow their doctor`s advice for dealing with
episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and
people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged
exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are
high.

Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location
depending on wind conditions.

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.

In the Mojave Desert, visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management
District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov. Additional details for this air
quality alert may be available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.

In Antelope Valley, visit the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management
District website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov.

In San Diego County, visit the San Diego County Air Pollution
Control District website at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-
quality.html. Additional details for this air quality alert may be
available at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-
advisory.html

To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County
visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at
http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter,
facebook or Instagram (@county_air).

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