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**(Preliminary Data Warning: Data found on the map shown below is preliminary and is subject to change. Data is in local standard time format - no adjustment for daylight savings time.)

Friday, September 9, 2022

Air Quality Alert - Coeur d'Alene Reservation

 

         Air Quality Alert

        Coeur d’Alene Reservation  

 

Time / Date:

9:00 AM Sept 09 2022

Location:

Kootenai and Benewah County on Coeur d’Alene Reservation

Action:

 

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OR THIS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

Cause of Air Pollution:

Wild fires in BC, WA, ID and Oregon with wind direction can increase air pollution levels in our area, these conditions could continue through today and into the weekend.

 

AQI and AQI Category:

Current Conditions: AQI  = 55 Moderate Range A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather service due to low humidity and high winds, sensitive* people should be cautious and stay indoors. Avoid any outdoor activities until conditions improve. Go to the links on the bottom of this page for more detailed information.

 

Air quality is expected to remain the same for most of the day. Wind direction could increase smoke in our area, be aware of changing conditions this weekend to protect your health this week.                     

 

Pollutant (s):

Fine particulate from wildfire smoke

Restrictions in Effect Until:

No open fires due to dry conditions until further notice

 

Next Update:

Monday 09/12/2022 by 9 am

Contact:

Les Higgins(208) 686-8101 or (208) 659 2275

What is the Air Quality Index?

 

 

AQI

Category

Cautionary Statement

 

0-50

Good

None

51-100

Moderate

 

Sensitive* people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

 

101-150

 

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

 

Everyone should limit exertion outdoors.

 

151-200

 

Unhealthy

 

Everyone should limit exertion.

201-300

Very Unhealthy

Limit any exertion.

301-500

Hazardous

Stay indoors and avoid any exertion.

* Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, those with existing health conditions, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time out of doors).

 

For more detailed information about the AQI, visit:

https://www.airnow.gov/

For more information on Idaho’s Air Quality visit

http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/

For more information on CDA Tribal Smoke Management, visit

https://www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/nr/smoke-management/

For more information on CDA Tribe Air Quality visit

https://www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/nr/air-quality/

For up-to-date air quality monitoring info, visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at idsmoke.blogspot.com

Community Guide for Staying Healthy During Wildfire Events  

School Activity Guidelines for Wildfire Smoke Events.

https://www.deq.idaho.gov/news-archives/air-nonessential-burning-update-covid-19-0320/

 

 

 

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