Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
548 AEUS76 KLOX 222318 AQALOX Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 318 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025 CAZ354-355-358-374-375-240200- Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast- Central Ventura County Valleys-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys- Santa Susana Mountains- Including the cities of Oxnard, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Camarillo, East Ventura, Fillmore, Piru, Santa Paula, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Oat Mountain 318 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY... The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has issued an air quality alert due to increased particulate matter from wildfire smoke in Fillmore/Piru, Santa Paula, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, the Conejo Valley, and Simi Valley/Moorpark. The air quality alert is in effect until 12:00 pm Friday January 24, 2025. Localized air quality could fluctuate depending on wind conditions. Particulate matter can vary hour by hour and change frequently; at times producing unhealthy air quality in Ventura County. Forecast AQI colors are meant to be as representative as possible for the 24-hour day. Air quality may fluctuate and is likely to be better or worse than is indicated for the full day. Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems, aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections. Residents are advised to use caution as conditions warrant. People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctors advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality. Additionally, people with respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion as conditions dictate. For additional information, call the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District at 805.303.3889 (Monday-Friday), visit vcapcd.org, or follow VCAPCD on Twitter (@vcapcd). $$ CAZ088-362-369>373-378-379-240200- Santa Clarita Valley-Malibu Coast- Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley- Eastern San Fernando Valley-Interstate 5 Corridor- Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor- Including the cities of Lake Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Malibu Bowl, Topanga, Westlake Village, Malibu Lake, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, Chatsworth, Burbank, Universal City, Glendale, Sunland, La Canada Flintridge, Tejon Pass, Gorman, Pyramid Lake, Acton, Warm Springs, and Mill Creek 318 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE AND WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH... * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke and windblown dust and ash. * WHERE...Wildfire smoke is expected to most heavily impact the San Gabriel Mountains, the I-5 Corridor near Castaic Lake, and Santa Clarita. Other areas that may also be impacted include the San Fernando Valley and coastal areas including Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Windblown ash is expected southwest of the Palisades and Eaton impact zones. Winds may also disperse ash from the Hurst, Kenneth, Line, Airport, and Bridge fire burn scars. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity, emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Wildfire smoke until 10 PM Thursday. Windblown dust and ash 7 AM through 6 PM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke: * Remain indoors with windows and doors closed * Avoid intense outdoor physical activity * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well- fitting N-95 mask * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See California Department of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe- Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx. In the South Coast Air Basin, 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. In Antelope Valley, to view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov. $$