Wednesday, August 15,
2018, 10:00am
Air Quality
Advisory Remains in Effect on the Nez Perce Reservation
Due
to wildfire smoke from regional wildfires, the Air Quality Advisory issued
for the Nez Perce Reservation remains in effect. Depending on fire activity
and wind, wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area. Some areas may be more impacted than others,
so please take appropriate precautions.
Affected Areas: All areas on the Nez
Perce Reservation.
Air Quality Index
(AQI) Category:
Air quality
is currently ranging from the “Moderate” to “Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups” categories of the Air Quality Index, but may worsen.
To
track regional air quality, visit the Idaho Smoke Info Blog
“Air Quality Now” tab for hourly updates.
Sensitive groups
include:
- Infants, children, pregnant
women, elders
- People who have high exposure
(those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors)
- People with existing health
conditions or chronic diseases like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, heart
disease, COPD or diabetes.
Restrictions: No EPA/NPT burn
permits will be approved.
Next Update: Conditions will be
reassessed and an air quality update issued by 10:00am, Friday, August 17,
2018.
Idaho
Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM
Air Quality Program
208-843-9381
| 1-800-720-4089
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