Air quality alert issued for Riverside County Thursday
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys, Riverside County Mountains, Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning are under an air quality alert which was reported by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:51 p.m. The alert is in effect until Thursday March 5, at 4 p.m.
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San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys, Riverside County Mountains, Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning are under an air quality alert which was reported by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:51 p.m. The alert is in effect until Thursday March 5, at 4 p.m.
Air quality alerts: Recommendations from the NWS San Diego CA
When an air quality alert is in effect, following the NWS guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the NWS for safeguarding your well-being:
Seek shelter indoors when possible:
If it’s within your means, stay indoors, especially if you have respiratory issues, health concerns, or fall within the senior or child demographics.
Minimize outdoor exposure:
When you can’t avoid going outdoors, keep outdoor activities to the bare essentials. Reducing your time outdoors is the key.
Reduce pollution contributors:
Be mindful of activities that increase pollution, like driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using motorized vehicles. Limit their usage during air quality alerts.
A no to open burning:
Refrain from igniting fires with debris or any other materials during air quality alerts. Such practices only contribute to the problem of poor air quality.
Stay well-informed:
Keep yourself informed by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news station. Staying in the know ensures that you can make informed decisions about outdoor activities during air quality alerts.
Focus on respiratory health:
If you have respiratory issues or health problems, exercise extra caution. These conditions can make you more vulnerable to the adverse effects of poor air quality.
By adhering to the advice from the NWS, you can enhance your safety during air quality alerts while reducing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay aware, stay protected, and make your health a top priority.
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