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Monday, August 26, 2013

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

Monday, August 26, 2013; 9:30am

Description of Air Quality Event:

Air quality has improved along the Clearwater River Corridor from Lenore to Stites on the Nez Perce Reservation. The Air Quality Advisory is lifted.

Although air quality conditions have improved, wildfire smoke may continue 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 Lenore to Stites on the Nez Perce Reservation.

AQI Category:          

Air quality is currently in the Good category for this area. See health-related information below. Also, visit the Idaho Smoke Information Blog at http://idsmoke.blogspot.com/.

Restrictions:             

No restrictions.

AIR QUALITY INDEX FOR PARTICLE POLLUTION

http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi

Air Quality Category

Health Advisory

Good

None.

Moderate

Sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups

Sensitive people should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Unhealthy

Sensitive people should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Very
Unhealthy

Sensitive people should avoid all physical activity outdoors. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.

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

 

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