Tuesday,
August 2nd, 2016
Description of Air
Quality Event:
Due
to wildfire smoke from regional wildfires, the Air Quality Advisory issued
for the Nez Perce Reservation remains in effect. Wildfire smoke may
continue to move in and out of the area during the day and overnight.
Affected Areas:
All
areas on the Nez Perce Reservation.
Air Quality Index
(AQI) Category:
Air
quality is currently in the “Good” to “Moderate” category of the
Air Quality Index. Strong winds are expected today and local air quality may
improve and worsen as smoke and dust move in and out of communities. Some areas
may be more impacted than others, so please take appropriate precautions. For AQI
health-related information, visit www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi.
Restrictions:
No
EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved. This action
does not apply to
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 Wednesday, August 3rd,
2016. Conditions will be reassessed at that time.
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM
Air Quality Program
208-843-9381
| 1-800-720-4089
airquality@nezperce.org | www.nezperce.org
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