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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
317 PM MST Fri Jun 27 2025

CAZ566-567-290715-
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona,
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio,
and Brawley
317 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE
TO WILDFIRE SMOKE...

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
  due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke.

* WHERE...Western portion of Imperial County including the Imperial
  Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location
  depending on fire activity and local weather conditions.

* WHEN...The impact of international transport smoke is expected
  through the weekend.

* 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.

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 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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