Outdoor Air Quality

Outdoor air quality and visibility may be affected due to forest fires. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Individuals with respiratory conditions or other at risk populations are at a higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by smoke. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-fitted respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent respirator) that does not allow air to pass through small openings between the mask and face, can help reduce your exposure to the fine particles in smoke. Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and monitor your symptoms.

*UPDATED* December 2, 2024