Air Quality Advisory for the Clearwater River Corridor on the Nez Perce Reservation

 

Date/Time:	Wednesday, August  21, 2013, 10:00am
Description of Air Quality Event:	Wildfire smoke from the Incendiary Creek and Lolo Creek Complex Fires is impacting communities along the Clearwater River Corridor from Lenore to Stites on the Nez Perce Reservation. Conditions over the next few days are forecasted to bring wildfire smoke into our region. An Air Quality Advisory is issued for this area through 10:00am Thursday, August 22nd, 2013. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area during the day and overnight; some places may be more impacted than others, so please take appropriate precautions.
Affected Areas:	Clearwater River Corridor from to Lenore to Stites on the Nez Perce Reservation.
AQI Category:	Air quality is currently in the “Moderate” category for this area, but may move into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category. See health-related information below. Also, see the Idaho Smoke Information Blog at http://idsmoke.blogspot.com/.
Restrictions:	No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved. This action does not apply to camping and recreational fires or fires set for cultural or traditional purposes (FARR General Rule for Open Burning, Section 49.131).
Next Update:	These restrictions are in effect through 10:00am Thursday, August 22nd, 2013.  Conditions will be reassessed at that time.

 

AIR QUALITY INDEX FOR PARTICLE POLLUTION http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi
AQI	Air Quality Category	Health Advisory
0-50	Good	None.
51-100	Moderate	Sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
101-150	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Sensitive people should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
151-200	Unhealthy	Sensitive people should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
201-300	Very Unhealthy	Sensitive people should avoid all physical activity outdoors. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
301-500	Hazardous	Everyone should avoid any exertion. Sensitive people should remain indoors.

 

Sensitive groups include infants, children, pregnant women, elders, people who have high exposure

(those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors), and those with existing health conditions or chronic diseases like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, heart disease, or diabetes.

 

Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program

208-843-9381 | 1-800-720-4089

airquality@nezperce.org | www.nezperce.org