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Air Quality Alert issued January 19 at 9:33PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due toharmful levels of windblown dust and ash.* WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin. Pollution levels can varyby time and location depending on emissions and local weatherconditions.* WHEN...10 AM Monday through 10 PM Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and causeserious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lungdisease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections.Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people withlung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant,children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greaterrisk.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 inoutsideair 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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ashat https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe-Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx.To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the SouthCoast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov ordownload the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additionaldetails for this air quality alert may be available atwww.aqmd.gov/advisory.To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit theantelope Valley Air Quality Management District website atwww.avaqmd.ca.gov.

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