{"id":45940,"date":"2017-10-11T12:26:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T19:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=45940"},"modified":"2017-10-11T12:26:41","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T19:26:41","slug":"wildfire-smoke-leads-to-unhealthful-for-sensitive-groups-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=45940","title":{"rendered":"Wildfire Smoke Leads to &#8220;Unhealthful for Sensitive Groups&#8221; Air Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Andreas, CA&#8230;Smoke from California fires is impacting air quality in Calaveras County and air quality in county\u2019s lower elevations falls under the category \u201cUnhealthful for Sensitive Groups.\u201d Sensitive populations include individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CalaverasCountySeal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"218\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CalaverasCountySeal.jpg 220w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CalaverasCountySeal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CalaverasCountySeal-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As general cautionary measures, the following measures can be taken to protect during periods of poor air quality:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Minimize or stop outdoor activities, especially exercise<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Stay indoors with windows and doors closed as much as possible<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Do not run fans that bring smoky outdoor air inside \u2013 examples include swamp coolers, whole-house fans, and fresh air ventilation systems<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Run your air-conditioner only if it does not bring smoke in from the outdoors. Change the standard air conditioner filter to a medium or high efficiency filter. If available, use the \u201cre-circulate\u201d or \u201crecycle\u201d setting on the unit<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Do not smoke, vacuum, fry food, or do other things that will create indoor air pollution<br \/>\n\uf0b7 If you have asthma, take your medications and follow your asthma management plan<br \/>\nEven healthy persons can be affected by wildfire smoke. If you can see or smell smoke, take precautions. People with heart or lung disease who experience repeated coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain should contact their doctor or clinic. \u201cIf an existing illness gets worse due to smoke exposure, seek medical help,\u201d advised Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer.<br \/>\nThe Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District will continue monitoring the air quality in the county and will provide additional advisories as air quality conditions evolve.<br \/>\nFor more information call the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District at (209) 754-6399 or Calaveras County Health and Human Services at (209) 754-6448.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Andreas, CA&#8230;Smoke from California fires is impacting air quality in Calaveras County and air quality in county\u2019s lower elevations falls under the category \u201cUnhealthful for Sensitive Groups.\u201d Sensitive populations include individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. 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