Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to smoke drift from wildfires burning in other counties. Amador County Public Health advises community members that air quality may be unsafe for those with sensitive medical conditions. Residents with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures.

If you smell or see smoke, take these steps to protect your health:
 Minimize outdoor activities.
 Stay indoors with the windows and doors closed.
 Do not run fans that bring smoky air inside (such as swamp coolers, fresh air ventilation
systems).
o If you have a wall unit air conditioner, or while in a vehicle, use the “re-circulate” setting.
 Do not smoke, fry food or do other activities that that will create indoor air pollution.
 If you have chronic health conditions, monitor your health closely. Contact your health provider if
your symptoms worsen, including repeated coughing and wheezing.
 Avoid the use of non-HEPA paper face mask filters, which are not capable of filtering out extra
fine particulates. Do not rely on HEPA face mask filters to do unnecessary outdoors activities.
 If you are experiencing a health emergency, call 911.

Keep in mind that air quality can change rapidly at different times during the day due to wind shifts;
therefore, it is important to monitor the smoke throughout the day in your area and make outdoor plans
accordingly.

For current air quality conditions, please visit: https://www.purpleair.com/map
For additional information on wildfire smoke, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/features/wildfires/.
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