Air Quality Alert

ORC025-045-091700-
Harney-Malheur-
147 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024 /1247 PM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024/

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties...

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
  smoke.

* WHERE...Northern Harney and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
  medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
  include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
  disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
  weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
  Blog, DEQ`s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
  OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
  ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
  levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
  healthcare provider`s advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

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