Air Quality Alert
IDZ007-091600-
Air Quality Alert Message
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program
Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT
334 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE NEZ PERCE RESERVATION...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires.
Air Quality Index ranging from UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS to UNHEALTHY.
* WHERE...All Areas on the Nez Perce Reservation.
* WHEN...Until 10:00 AM PDT September 9th.
* IMPACTS...Those who experience health effects from smoke include
children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma
or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or
otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure
(those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Under the most severe pollution level, sensitive groups should avoid
outdoor exposure and limit indoor activities, and everyone should
restrict their outdoor activities.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-
health/wildfire-smoke
Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007
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4623 11601 4629 11612 4641 11620 4641 11630
4647 11637 4650 11637 4650 11645 4656 11645
4657 11625 4614 11589 4599 11596 4612 11648
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IDC037-092100-
Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
230 PM MDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR CUSTER COUNTY...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due
to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
* WHERE...Custer County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM Monday.
* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208)528-2650.
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MTC001-023-039-081-093-081400-
Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Great Falls MT
815 AM MDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Ravalli, and
Silver Bow counties in effect until 8AM 9/8/2024 elevated particulate
levels from wildfire smoke This alert will be updated again at 800am
9/8/2024.
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.
As of 8AM, Particulate levels in Hamilton are Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups
As of 8AM, Particulate levels in Butte, Dillon are Moderate
When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.
For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
IDC061-069-091700-
Lewis-Nez Perce-
Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester,
Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford
442 PM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Nez Perce Tribe
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation
due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of
the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more
impacted than others. Air Quality Index has been ranging from
UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS to UNHEALTHY.
This action will remain in effect until 10 AM PDT Monday, September
9th.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: Those who experience health
effects from smoke include children under 18, elders, pregnant
women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes,
heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have
high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time
outdoors).
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-
health/wildfire-smoke
Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007
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IDC001-003-027-045-075-087-091700-
Ada-Adams-Canyon-Gem-Payette-Washington-
147 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington
Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
* WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
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IDC015-085-091700-
Boise-Valley-
147 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boise and Valley Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Boise and Valley Counties.
* WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members
of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
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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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