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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
604 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2025

CAZ373-380-370-366-368-548-362-367-088-375-372-379-369-160300-
Eastern San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Universal City
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
Including the cities of Santa Monica, Torrance, and Long Beach
Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Inglewood, Downey, Norwalk, Beverly Hills,
and West Hollywood
Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
Including the cities of Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Pomona
Malibu Coast-
Including the city of Malibu
Palos Verdes Hills-
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia
Santa Susana Mountains-
Western San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Reseda, Woodland Hills, and Northridge
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-

604 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
  harmful levels of windblown dust and ash.

* WHERE...South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Windblown ash
  is possible in areas southwest of recently burned areas. Pollution
  levels can vary by time and location depending on emissions and
  local weather conditions.

* WHEN...Impacts are possible until this evening at 7 PM.

* IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause
  serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
  disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections.
  Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as 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.

* 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.

  To view current and forecasted air quality levels in the South
  Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley, 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, in areas affected by windblown dust and ash:

* Avoid outdoor activity
* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* 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

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