Air Quality Alert

IDC061-069-091700-
Lewis-Nez Perce-
Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester,
Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford
442 PM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

Nez Perce Tribe

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation
due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of
the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more
impacted than others. Air Quality Index has been ranging from
UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS to UNHEALTHY.

This action will remain in effect until 10 AM PDT Monday, September
9th.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: 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).

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

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IDZ007-091600-

Air Quality Alert Message
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program
Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT
334 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE NEZ PERCE RESERVATION...

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

Air Quality Index ranging from UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS to UNHEALTHY.

* WHERE...All Areas on the Nez Perce Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 10:00 AM PDT September 9th.

* 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/wildfire-smoke
Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007

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LAT...LON 4620 11645 4615 11620 4621 11615 4621 11607
      4623 11601 4629 11612 4641 11620 4641 11630
      4647 11637 4650 11637 4650 11645 4656 11645
      4657 11625 4614 11589 4599 11596 4612 11648

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