The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Idaho Falls Regional Office has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution for residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties. The next update is expected Friday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m.
Overall, everything is looking about the same as it did yesterday. Air quality ranges from good in the southeast to very unhealthy in the north. There has been very little change in the weather pattern since yesterday and no significant changes are expected until Friday.
North Idaho will continue to see thick smoke moving in from the Cascades but could see some gradual improvement today as a cold front approaches from the northeast which may allow some clearer air to mix in with the surface smoke. Southwest Idaho will see lesser, though still significant, impacts from smoke moving in from California. Southeast Idaho will again avoid all but the lightest impacts today. North Idaho should see some more gradual improvement
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Time /
Date: |
8:00 AM
Sept 15, 2020 |
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Location: |
Kootenai
and Benewah County on Coeur d’Alene Reservation |
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Action: |
CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OR THIS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
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Cause of
Air Pollution: |
Wild fires
in CA, WA and Oregon with wind direction can increase air pollution levels in
our area, these conditions could continue through today and until the end of
the week. |
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AQI and AQI
Category: |
Current
Conditions: AQI = 198 Unhealthy Range some improvement from yesterday, 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 reduce smoke in our area, be aware of changing conditions to protect
your health this week.
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Pollutant
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Fine
particulate from wildfire smoke and building materials |
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Restrictions
in Effect Until: |
No open
fires due to dry conditions until further notice |
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Next
Update: |
Friday
9/18/2020 by 10 am |
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Contact: |
Les
Higgins(208) 686-8101 or (208) 659 2275 |
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What is the Air Quality Index?
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AQI
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Category |
Cautionary Statement |
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0-50 |
Good
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None |
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51-100 |
Moderate |
Sensitive*
people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. |
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101-150 |
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Everyone should
limit exertion outdoors. |
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151-200 |
Unhealthy |
Everyone should
limit exertion. |
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201-300 |
Very Unhealthy |
Limit any
exertion. |
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301-500 |
Hazardous |
Stay
indoors and avoid any exertion. |
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* 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: 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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The
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Coeur d'Alene Regional Office has
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Time /
Date: |
8:00 AM
Sept 14, 2020 |
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Location: |
Kootenai
and Benewah County on Coeur d’Alene Reservation |
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Action: |
CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OR THIS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
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Cause of
Air Pollution: |
Wild fires
in CA, WA and Oregon with wind direction can increase air pollution levels in
our area, these conditions could continue through today and into tomorrow. |
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AQI and AQI
Category: |
Current
Conditions: AQI = 275 Very Unhealthy
Range sensitive* people should be cautious and stay indoors, avoid
any outdoor activities until conditions improve. Air
quality is expected to remain the same for most of the day. Wind direction
could move smoke out of our area, be aware of changing conditions to protect
your health.
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Pollutant
(s): |
Fine
particulate from wildfire smoke and building materials |
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Restrictions
in Effect Until: |
No open
fires due to dry conditions until further notice |
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Next
Update: |
Tuesday
9/15/2020 by 10 am |
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Contact: |
Les
Higgins(208) 686-8101 or (208) 659 2275 |
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What is the Air Quality Index?
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AQI
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Category |
Cautionary Statement |
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0-50 |
Good
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None |
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51-100 |
Moderate |
Sensitive*
people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. |
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101-150 |
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Everyone should
limit exertion outdoors. |
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151-200 |
Unhealthy |
Everyone should
limit exertion. |
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201-300 |
Very Unhealthy |
Limit any
exertion. |
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301-500 |
Hazardous |
Stay
indoors and avoid any exertion. |
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* 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: 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. |
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