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Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lewiston ID
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program
Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA
220 PM PDT Fri Aug 22 2025

IDC057-061-069-251600-
Latah-Lewis-Nez Perce-
Including the cities of Moscow, Potlatch, Deary, Genesee, Juliaetta,
Kendrick, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Lewiston, Lapwai,
Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford
230 PM PDT Fri Aug 22 2025

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires.

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.

* WHERE...Latah and Nez Perce Counties, and the Nez Perce
  Reservation.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning August 25th.

* IMPACTS...Those who experience health effects from smoke include
  children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma
  or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or
  otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure
  (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Under the most severe pollution level, sensitive groups should avoid
outdoor exposure and limit indoor activities, and everyone should
restrict their outdoor activities.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-
health/idaho-wildfire-and-smoke-information
Idaho Smoke Information Hotline:
1-800-345-1007

Idaho DEQ Lewiston Regional Office - (208)-799-4370

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