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<\/p>\nSan Andreas, CA…Smoke from the Northern California fires continues to impact air quality in Calaveras County.
\nThe impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. Because the Calaveras County geography may entrap smoke in certain valleys and basins, the
\nfollowing visibility chart can be used to determine the air quality where you are. Visibility provides an excellent measure of air quality.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
To use the chart, start by identifying, on a map, certain landmarks on the horizon. Then check to
\nsee at what distance the landmarks can no longer be seen. The distance of this landmark is the
\n\u201cvisibility in miles.\u201d
\nGeneral cautionary measures, the following measures can be taken to protect during periods of
\npoor air quality:
\n\u2022 Minimize or stop outdoor activities, especially exercise
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\n\u2022 Stay indoors with windows and doors closed as much as possible
\n\u2022 Do not run fans that bring smoky outdoor air inside \u2013 examples include swamp coolers,
\nwhole-house fans, and fresh air ventilation systems
\n\u2022 Run your air-conditioner only if it does not bring smoke in from the outdoors. Change the
\nstandard air conditioner filter to a medium or high efficiency filter. If available, use the
\n\u201cre-circulate\u201d or \u201crecycle\u201d setting on the unit
\n\u2022 Do not smoke, vacuum, fry food, or do other things that will create indoor air pollution
\n\u2022 If you have asthma, take your medications and follow your asthma management plan<\/p>\n
Even healthy persons can be affected by wildfire smoke. If you can see or smell smoke, take
\nprecautions. People with heart or lung disease who experience repeated coughing, shortness of
\nbreath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain should contact their doctor or
\nclinic. \u201cIf an existing illness gets worse due to smoke exposure, seek medical help,\u201d advised Dr.
\nDean Kelaita, County Health Officer.<\/p>\n
The Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District will continue monitoring the air quality in the
\ncounty and will provide additional advisories as air quality conditions evolve.<\/p>\n
For more information call the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District at (209) 754-6399
\nor Calaveras County Health and Human Services \u2013 Public Health Division at (209) 754-6460.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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