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Air Quality Alert issued January 12 at 7:30PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due toincreased harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust,and a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South CoastAir Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, andmanufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device.* WHERE... Windblown dust in parts of the South Coast Air Basin,Coachella Valley, and Eastern Riverside County. Levels of particlepollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activityand local weather conditions. Wood-burning ban in the South CoastAir Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions ofLos Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. No-Burn Dayalerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation, theCoachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that rely on wood as asole source of heat, low-income households and those without naturalgas service also are exempt from the requirement.* WHEN... Windblown dust until 12 PM Tuesday, and wood-burning banon Sunday and Monday* IMPACTS...Particles can get deep into the lungs and cause serioushealth problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, anddifficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lungor heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children,and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.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 inoutsideair 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 equipmentAlso check air quality levels and act as needed:* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for SensitiveGroups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above shouldlimitextended or intense outdoor activity.* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience healthimpacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups shouldavoidall outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoidextendedor intense outdoor activity.* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid alloutdoorphysical activity.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the South Coast Air Basin, Coachella Valley, and easternRiverside County, to view current and forecasted air quality levels,visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website ataqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp.Additional details for this air quality alert may be available atwww.aqmd.gov/advisory. Information on the South Coast AQMD's CheckBefore You Burn program is available at www.aqmd.gov/cbyb.In the San Bernardino County deserts, to view current and forecastedair quality levels, visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality ManagementDistrict website at mdaqmd.ca.gov. Additional details for this airquality alert may be available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.In Los Angeles County deserts including Lancaster and Palmdale, toview current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the antelopeValley Air Quality Management District website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov.In San Diego County, to view current and forecasted air qualitylevels, visit the San Diego County Air Pollution Control Districtwebsite at www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html.Additional details for this air quality alert may be available atwww.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html.In Imperial County, to view current and forecast air quality withinImperial County visit the Imperial County Air Quality website athttp://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter,facebook or Instagram (@county_air).

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