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Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality • August 17, 2015
Air Quality
Advisory
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Time
/ Date:
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12pm
August 17, 2015
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Location:
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Lemhi
county
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Action:
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Everyone
should limit exertion – avoid strenuous outside activities
ALL
open burning is prohibited by Idaho State Air Quality Rules
(IDAPA
58.01.01.550) - No open burning of any
kind.
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Cause
of Air Pollution:
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Wild
fires
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AQI
and AQI Category:
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Current:
Unhealthy for Sensitive Tomorrow Forecast: Unhealthy for Sensitive
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Pollutant
(s):
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PM
2.5
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Restrictions
in Effect Until:
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Lifted
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Next
Update:
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Tuesday
12:00 PM August 18th
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Contact:
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IDEQ
Air Quality Staff at Idaho Falls Regional Office
Toll
Free : 1-800-232-4635 or locally:
208-528-2650
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What
is the Air Quality Index?
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AQI
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Category
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Cautionary Statement
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0-50
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Good
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None
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51-100
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Moderate
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Sensitive* people should consider limiting prolonged
outdoor exertion.
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101-150
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Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups
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Everyone should
limit exertion outdoors.
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151-200
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Unhealthy
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Everyone should
limit exertion.
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201-300
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Very
Unhealthy
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Limit any exertion.
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301-500
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Hazardous
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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).
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: www.wildfiresmoke.dhw.idaho.gov
Idaho Smoke Information Blog: www.idsmoke.blogspot.com
For more detailed information about the AQI, visit: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/aqibroch/aqi.html#5
For more information on Idaho’s Air Quality, visit: http://www.deq.state.id.us/air/air1.htm
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