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Idaho Department of Environmental Quality • August 17, 2015
Air Quality Advisory
Time / Date:
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12pm August 17, 2015
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Location:
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Lemhi county
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Action:
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Everyone should limit exertion – avoid strenuous outside activities
ALL open burning is prohibited by Idaho State Air Quality Rules
(IDAPA 58.01.01.550) - No open burning of any kind.
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Cause of Air Pollution:
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Wild fires
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AQI and AQI Category:
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Current: Unhealthy for Sensitive Tomorrow Forecast: Unhealthy for Sensitive
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Pollutant (s):
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PM 2.5
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Restrictions in Effect Until:
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Lifted
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Next Update:
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Tuesday 12:00 PM August 18th
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Contact:
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IDEQ Air Quality Staff at Idaho Falls Regional Office
Toll Free : 1-800-232-4635 or locally: 208-528-2650
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What is the Air Quality Index?
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AQI
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Category
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Cautionary Statement
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0-50
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Good
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None
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51-100
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Moderate
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Sensitive* people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
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101-150
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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Everyone should limit exertion outdoors.
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151-200
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Unhealthy
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Everyone should limit exertion.
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201-300
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Very Unhealthy
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Limit any exertion.
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301-500
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Hazardous
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Stay indoors and avoid any exertion.
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* Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, those with existing health conditions, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time out of doors).
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: www.wildfiresmoke.dhw.idaho.gov
Idaho Smoke Information Blog: www.idsmoke.blogspot.com
For more detailed information about the AQI, visit: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/aqibroch/aqi.html#5
For more information on Idaho’s Air Quality, visit: http://www.deq.state.id.us/air/air1.htm
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