Air Quality Alert

MDZ006-507-260400-
Northern Baltimore-Northern Harford-
440 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY MAY 25 2024...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Saturday for Northern Baltimore.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.

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MDZ008-508-260400-
Southern Harford-Cecil-
440 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY MAY 25 2024...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Saturday for Northeast Maryland.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.

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MDZ013-504-506-260400-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Prince Georges-
440 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY MAY 25 2024...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGE
Air Quality Alert Saturday for the Maryland suburban DC region.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.

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MDZ011-014-260400-
Southern Baltimore-Anne Arundel-
440 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY MAY 25 2024...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGE
Air Quality Alert Saturday for the Baltimore City Metro and
Annapolis region.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.

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PAZ070-071-101>106-260400-
Eastern Chester-Western Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Western
Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-Delaware-Philadelphia-
345 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY MAY 25...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued
a code orange air quality alert Saturday for The Philadelphia
Metro area.

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people
suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung
diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can
be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone and fine
particles...visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/

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MDZ012-015-260400-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-
345 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY MAY 25...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a code
orange air quality alert Saturday for Kent and Queen Annes
Counties in Maryland.

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people
suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung
diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can
be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level
ozone and fine particles...visit
https://www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx

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COC083-251500-
Montezuma-
910 AM MDT Fri May 24 2024

...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
FRIDAY UNTIL 900 AM SATURDAY...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...

WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.

WHERE...North-central Montezuma County. Locations include, but are
not limited to, Dolores.

WHEN...900 AM Friday May 24 to 900 AM Saturday May 25

IMPACTS...The Spruce Creek Wildfire is burning in the San Juan
National Forest, approximately 11 miles northeast of Dolores,
Colorado. Areas of heavy smoke impacts remain on Friday morning.
Improvement of smoke conditions are expected as daytime
atmospheric mixing increases, however areas of moderate to heavy
smoke remain possible in areas near the fire on Friday afternoon.
Friday night and into Saturday morning smoke will settle in low
lying areas, and heavy smoke remains possible in areas below the
fire, especially along Lost Canyon Creek and along State Highway
145 south of Rico to Dolores.

HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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CAZ061-065-261400-
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs

130 PM PDT Thu May 23 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST...

The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased particle pollution from blowing dust. The air quality alert is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM Sunday.

In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air.

Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctor`s advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are high.

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:
 Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation
 Slow down if driving on dirt roads
 Stabilize loose soils

Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location depending on wind conditions.

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.