Air Quality Alert
Orange County Inland, CA
The air quality alert is in effect through 11 PM Monday for the
mountains, valleys, and foothills.
If you smell smoke or see ash due to a wildfire, remain indoors with
windows and doors closed or seek alternative shelter, if feasible.
Avoid vigorous physical activity and run your air conditioner and/or
an air purifier. If possible, do not use whole house fans or swamp
coolers that bring in outside air. Avoid burning wood in your
fireplace or firepit and minimize sources of indoor air pollution
such as candles, incense, pan-frying, and grilling. If you must be
outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a tightly-fitted N-95 or P-
100 respirator to help reduce exposure. Limit the use of gasoline
powered lawn and garden equipment.
In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit
your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and
avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an
air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or
swamp coolers that bring in outside air.
Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,
aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis,
and increase risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or
lung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for dealing with
episodes of unhealthy air quality. Additionally, people with
respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children are
particularly susceptible and should avoid prolonged exposure,
strenuous activities or heavy exertion as conditions dictate.
Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location
depending on fire behavior and local weather conditions.
To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or
download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional
details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory.
To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the Mojave
Desert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov.
Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories.
To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the
antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at
www.avaqmd.ca.gov.
To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the San
Diego County Air Pollution Control District website at
www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality.html. Additional details
for this air quality alert may be available at
www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/smoke-advisory.html
For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the
website at aqmd.gov.
