Contact: Mary Small, Public Information Officer (509) 886-6410
Wenatchee and Leavenworth – Unhealthy for Sensitive Populations
Chelan and Manson Area – Unhealthy
Areas around North Central Washington are receiving smoke from the Wolverine Fire and other fires. Most of the time Air Quality is expected to be Moderate, but in some areas, where smoke is trapped, it may be Unhealthy or Very Unhealthy at times. Information here can provide guidance for the level of smoke you are seeing and the precautions recommended.
Air Quality will vary throughout the day.
Individuals with pre-existing heart and lung diseases, the elderly, children and infants are at highest risk of experiencing health complications from smoke. If you are in a sensitive group experiencing adverse health effects limit your outdoor activity or exertion level.
For more information go to http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ or https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/
Or http://www.cdhd.wa.gov/ to air quality and fires page or the Chelan County face book page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chelan-County-Emergency-Management/188543097925415
Category | Health Effects | General Precautions | Visibility |
Good | None | None | 10 miles |
Moderate | Possible adverse health effects for people with pre-existing heart and lung diseases | None | 4-9 miles |
Unhealthy for sensitive people | Increasing likelihood of adverse health effects for those with pre-existing heart and lung diseases | People with pre-existing heart and lung diseases, the elderly, and children should limit prolonged outdoor exertion | 2.5-3 miles |
Unhealthy | Increased aggravation of pre-existing heart and lung diseases and premature mortality among sensitive populations. Increasing adverse respiratory effects in general population | People with pre-existing health conditions, the elderly, and children should avoid any prolonged exertion. Everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. | 1.25-2 miles |
Very Unhealthy | Significant aggravation of pre-existing heart and lung diseases and premature mortality among sensitive populations. Significant increase of adverse respiratory effects in the general population. | People with pre-existing conditions, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity or if possible, relocate to a “clean air” area. Everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion | 1 mile |
Hazardous | Serious aggravation of existing heart and lung diseases. Increased pre-mature mortality among sensitive populations. Serious risk of adverse respiratory affects in the general population. | Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion, remain indoors, or if possible relocate to a “clean-air” area | Less than 0.75 miles |
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