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Air Quality Alert issued January 15 at 6:04AM 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...South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Windblown ashis possible in areas southwest of recently burned areas. Pollutionlevels can vary by time and location depending on emissions andlocal weather conditions.* WHEN...Impacts are possible until this evening at 7 PM.* 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.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cleaning up ash can be harmful for yourhealth. See California Department of Public Health Guidelines forthe safe cleanup of ash athttps://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe-Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx.To view current and forecasted air quality levels in the SouthCoast Air Basin and Coachella Valley, visit the South Coast AirQuality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download themobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for thisair quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.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 airif 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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