One product issued by NWS for: Mariposa CA
Air Quality Alert
CAC019-029-031-039-043-107-230000- Fresno-Kern-Kings-Madera-Mariposa-Tulare- 400 PM PDT Tue Oct 20 2020 The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is extending an Air Quality Alert on October 19, 2020, due to smoke impacts from the Creek Fire, SQF Complex, and other wildfires throughout the Sierra Nevada for Madera, Fresno, Tulare,Kings, and Valley portion of Kern Counties. In addition, the Eastern Kern County and Mariposa County Air Pollution Control Districts have issued an Air Quality Alert on October 19, 2020. This Air Quality Alert is in effect until the fires are extinguished. 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, older adults and children should avoid prolonged exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion, as conditions dictate. For additional information, call your local San Joaquin Valley Air District office. Modesto 209-557-6400, Fresno 559-230-6000, Bakersfield 661-392-5500 Residents can also follow air quality conditions by downloading the free Valley Air app, available in the Apple store or Google Play. && $$