tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528377495832750962024-03-17T20:03:20.577-07:00Oregon Smoke InformationJanice Peterson FShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03378864143214400999noreply@blogger.comBlogger1108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-77768151835247004702023-09-23T18:48:00.002-07:002023-09-23T19:11:35.496-07:00Update: Air quality advisory issued for Jackson and Josephine Counties<p> <b>QUICK FACTS</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Jackson and Josephine Counties<br /><b>End date:</b> Sunday evening<br /><b>Smoke source: </b>Anvil Fire<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Saturday for Jackson and Josephine Counties due to smoke from the Anvil Fire near Port Orford. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until Sunday evening. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">DEQ also expects intermittent smoke<span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;"> in </span>other parts of southern Oregon until Sunday afternoon, including central Douglas County, and southern Josephine, Jackson, and Klamath counties.<span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;"> Check the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlooks.airfire.org%2Foutlook&data=05%7C01%7CJennifer.FLYNT%40deq.oregon.gov%7Cacc6146ecb464078a0e408dbbc9ac004%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638311145160704822%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uMTwblJfZtTA9pGzFo1mctRh3BDZwf0wQ%2FBz4HG%2Bcmo%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">Wildfire Smoke Forecast Outlooks</span></a> to see what times of day smoke might be better or worse in these areas.</span> <br /><br />Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</span></a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">Air Quality Index</span></a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">OregonAIR app</span></a> on your smartphone.<br /><br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<br /><b><br />Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</span></a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.<br /><br /><b>Additional resources:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">211info.org</span></a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Media contacts:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">DEQ: Jennifer Flynt, 503-730-5924, jennifer.flynt@deq.oregon.gov<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/608050834028468620"><span style="color: blue;">Local and Tribal contacts</span></a></span></li></ul><div><br /><div style="mso-element: comment-list;"><div style="mso-element: comment;"><div class="msocomtxt" id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"><!--[if !supportAnnotations]--></div><!--[endif]--></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C4HD6iMb-H4VKA2LQS2MskDiKqYO4YwkpOb33e09YDmtnQr581gEueUqT2xcEWETJQS7-Qc00pi9YZWqRQ9xaltkDmP4Ld2Tv_0lmW7ttNTjK4cClzF37f9SbQXKQBRZEYdiinW02OS959MnJIbOT0bZY4NGr2E-T2LnhvYjUU0WIdYwvm4HM13Dj9Y/s2600/AnvilFire_20230919_LandscapeSmoke2_Bush.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C4HD6iMb-H4VKA2LQS2MskDiKqYO4YwkpOb33e09YDmtnQr581gEueUqT2xcEWETJQS7-Qc00pi9YZWqRQ9xaltkDmP4Ld2Tv_0lmW7ttNTjK4cClzF37f9SbQXKQBRZEYdiinW02OS959MnJIbOT0bZY4NGr2E-T2LnhvYjUU0WIdYwvm4HM13Dj9Y/w640-h480/AnvilFire_20230919_LandscapeSmoke2_Bush.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Anvil Fire near Port Orford</i></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-6080508340284686202023-09-22T09:49:00.006-07:002023-09-23T18:52:02.892-07:00Air quality advisory extended for Curry County, intermittent smoke expected in other parts of Southern Oregon <b>QUICK FACTS </b><br /><div><b>Location:</b> Western Curry County<br /><b> End date:</b> Saturday evening<br /><b> Smoke source: </b>Anvil Fire<br /><br />The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Friday for western Curry County due to smoke from the Anvil Fire near Port Orford. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until Saturday evening. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. <br /><br />DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in other parts of Southern Oregon until Sunday afternoon, including central Douglas County, and southern Coos, Josephine, Jackson and Klamath counties. Check the <a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook">Wildfire Smoke Forecast Outlooks</a> to see what times of day smoke might be better or worse in these areas. <br /><br />Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/">Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone. <br /><br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. <br /><b><br />Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location. </li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. </li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>. </li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. </li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</b> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator. <br /><br /><b>Additional resources:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.211info.org/">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a></li></ul><b>Media contacts:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Laura Gleim, 503-577-3697, <a href="mailto:laura.gleim@deq.oregon.gov">laura.gleim@deq.oregon.gov</a>;</li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul> <br /><div style="mso-element: comment-list;"><div style="mso-element: comment;"><div class="msocomtxt" id="_com_1" language="JavaScript">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C4HD6iMb-H4VKA2LQS2MskDiKqYO4YwkpOb33e09YDmtnQr581gEueUqT2xcEWETJQS7-Qc00pi9YZWqRQ9xaltkDmP4Ld2Tv_0lmW7ttNTjK4cClzF37f9SbQXKQBRZEYdiinW02OS959MnJIbOT0bZY4NGr2E-T2LnhvYjUU0WIdYwvm4HM13Dj9Y/s2600/AnvilFire_20230919_LandscapeSmoke2_Bush.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C4HD6iMb-H4VKA2LQS2MskDiKqYO4YwkpOb33e09YDmtnQr581gEueUqT2xcEWETJQS7-Qc00pi9YZWqRQ9xaltkDmP4Ld2Tv_0lmW7ttNTjK4cClzF37f9SbQXKQBRZEYdiinW02OS959MnJIbOT0bZY4NGr2E-T2LnhvYjUU0WIdYwvm4HM13Dj9Y/w640-h480/AnvilFire_20230919_LandscapeSmoke2_Bush.jpeg" width="640" /></a><i>Anvil Fire near Port Orford</i></div><br /></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-61071568543713797172023-09-20T12:17:00.007-07:002023-09-20T13:45:48.824-07:00Update: Air quality advisory lifted for parts of Central Oregon and Southern Oregon<br />The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality lifted <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/2023/09/air-quality-advisory-for-parts-of.html">an air quality advisory</a> Wednesday for western Crook, southern Curry, Deschutes, and southern Josephine counties due to improved smoke conditions and a favorable weather forecast.<br /><br />An air quality advisory remains in effect for northern portions of Curry County, in particular the Gold Beach area, due to smoke from the Anvil Fire. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Thursday night.<div><b><br /></b></div>** <a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/09/update-air-quality-advisory-lifted-for.html">Información en español</a> **<br /><br />Where DEQ lifted the advisory, now is a good time to open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<br /><br />Also, check the filter in your heating, ventilation and cooling systems (HVAC) or portable air purifiers to see if the filter is dirty and needs to be changed. Replace with HEPA filter or a filter with a MERV-13 rating or higher.<br /><br /><b>Media contacts:<br /></b><br />Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, <a href="mailto:dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov">dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov</a><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonsmoke.org%2Fp%2Flocal-and-tribal-contacts.html&data=05%7C01%7CDylan.DARLING%40stateoforegon.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C6821ebafe5db4c12342408dbba0ccc60%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638308336353607928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zzBwa2bjHX88Dyufc4dc91IrMuYg01j4iMcu8%2ByAE10%3D&reserved=0">Local and Tribal contacts</a><br /><br /></div><div>###</div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comOregon, USA43.8041334 -120.554201215.493899563821152 -155.7104512 72.11436723617885 -85.3979512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-6449521428623826852023-09-18T10:06:00.003-07:002023-09-18T10:11:07.581-07:00Air quality advisory for parts of Central Oregon and Southern OregonQUICK FACTS <br /><br />Location: Western Crook, Curry, Deschutes, and Southern Josephine counties <br /><br />End date: Wednesday night <br /><br />Smoke source: Anvil, Smith River Complex, Bedrock and Lookout fires <br /><br />** <a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/">Información en español</a> ** <br /><br />The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for Western Crook, Curry, Deschutes, and Southern Josephine counties due to smoke from the Anvil, Smith River Complex, Bedrock and Lookout fires. <br /><br />DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Wednesday night. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. <br /><br />DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Northern Klamath, Northern Lake, and Harney counties. <br /><br />Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/">Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone. <br /><br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. <br /><br />Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.</li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. </li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>. </li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. </li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><div>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator. <br /><br />Additional resources: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.211info.org/">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a></li></ul>Media contacts: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, <a href="mailto:dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov">dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggl8xAlleuEGyxTdabPFhe6rPOcbez0xAPoqg6aEC8BVQPcjP7iq25n2h3ZkhYhelUWunsO_m8LnvJQoj4vvXWY-7LcPaIomJ4vW1bNDzI110w4ThxwPNnmzOcGGVh4Rg0lSXp0CpwPeu2latgR05DDcfcubYSOax_jQv1W_H35u_Ff6MXWkCRlMLAkUY/s2600/LookoutFire.smoky.mountain.20230914.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggl8xAlleuEGyxTdabPFhe6rPOcbez0xAPoqg6aEC8BVQPcjP7iq25n2h3ZkhYhelUWunsO_m8LnvJQoj4vvXWY-7LcPaIomJ4vW1bNDzI110w4ThxwPNnmzOcGGVh4Rg0lSXp0CpwPeu2latgR05DDcfcubYSOax_jQv1W_H35u_Ff6MXWkCRlMLAkUY/w640-h480/LookoutFire.smoky.mountain.20230914.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;">Smoke columns form on Lookout Ridge on Sept. 15, 2023. 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<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Date</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">: Sept.
17, 2023</span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">UPDATE:
Deschutes, Crook counties added to air quality advisory through Sunday night
[Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">QUICK
FACTS</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Location:
Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Jackson and Josephine counties</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">End
date: Through Sunday night, Sept. 17</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Smoke
source: Anvil, Smith River Complex, Bedrock and Lookout fires</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">**</span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CHarry.Esteve%40stateoforegon.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7Cff3094d54a4045606c7c08dbb6e67bdf%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638304873277193208%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EODe70%2Fe2djC65%2F4r2pXSMK73B9mf3eLnWv5kz14lRc%3D&reserved=0"><strong><span style="color: #1d5782; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Información
en español</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif;">**</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory
Friday morning for Curry and Josephine counties due to smoke from the Anvil and
Smith River Complex fires. <b>Crook and Deschutes counties <strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif;">have been added to the advisory.</span></strong></b>
The advisory lasts through Sunday night.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">DEQ
also expects other areas of south and central Oregon may see intermittent smoke
from ongoing large wildfires. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor
smoke in the area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke levels
can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Oregon
Smoke Information Blog</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">DEQ’s </span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Air
Quality Index</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> or by downloading the free </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">OregonAIR app</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
on your smartphone. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Smoke can irritate
the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk
include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older
adults and pregnant people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Protect yourself
and your family when smoke levels are high:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay
inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and doors closed.
If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to
a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid
strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable
air purifiers. Or </span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create
your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware
of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When
air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air
Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical
condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the
harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected
and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the
number 95, 99 or 100. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk106965301"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Additional resources:</span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Find a cleaner
air space in your area: Visit </span></span><a href="https://www.211info.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">211info.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air
Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Learn more about protecting your health during
wildfires</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Media contacts:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">DEQ:</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Harry Esteve, 503-951-3856, </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="mailto:harry.esteve@deq.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">harry.esteve@deq.oregon.gov</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Local and Tribal
contacts</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-78610377089195837062023-09-16T11:30:00.000-07:002023-09-16T11:30:03.181-07:00UPDATE: Jackson County added to air quality advisory<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3ZDeBkubfLCHBkjin_kT5v5CUyYFvw9ulzH-dgAazGVDKpOsJfjqMrWNXVH2XfpuFCs7pcXYP3Cz9-lEmdvDiOsumC1VypL_UlsG2zaI7gV_5bGd4TC9rZ8WV5OAN7JugT1lbNwyaBXPWNBHq7_MC_04-NP8KslGZ_4CBCo1dBpu7xVC-U5-9jzN_Hv8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3ZDeBkubfLCHBkjin_kT5v5CUyYFvw9ulzH-dgAazGVDKpOsJfjqMrWNXVH2XfpuFCs7pcXYP3Cz9-lEmdvDiOsumC1VypL_UlsG2zaI7gV_5bGd4TC9rZ8WV5OAN7JugT1lbNwyaBXPWNBHq7_MC_04-NP8KslGZ_4CBCo1dBpu7xVC-U5-9jzN_Hv8" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">QUICK
FACTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Location: Curry,
Jackson and Josephine counties</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">End date: Through
Sunday evening, Sept. 17</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke
source: Anvil and Smith River Complex fires<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">**</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Información en español</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">**<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Friday
morning for Curry and Josephine counties due to smoke from the Anvil and Smith
River Complex fires. <b>Jackson County has been added to the advisory.</b> The
advisory lasts through Sunday night. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 38.55pt; margin-top: 2.6pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DEQ
also expects <span style="letter-spacing: -.1pt;">other areas of the state may
see intermittent smoke from ongoing large wildfires. </span></span><a style="mso-comment-date: 20230722T1159; mso-comment-reference: GL*D_1;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">DEQ and partner agencies will continue
to monitor smoke in the area.</span></a><span class="MsoCommentReference"><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><!--[if !supportAnnotations]--><a class="msocomanchor" href="file:///C:/Users/hesteve/Desktop/AQ%20advisory%209.16.23.docx#_msocom_1" id="_anchor_1" language="JavaScript" name="_msoanchor_1">[GL*D1]</a><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-special-character: comment;"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a style="mso-comment-date: 20220916T1046; mso-comment-reference: GL*D_2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke levels can change
rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span></a><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</span></span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span></span><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></span></span><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">DEQ’s
</span></span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Air Quality Index</span></span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span></span><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
or by downloading the free </span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">OregonAIR app</span></span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
on your smartphone. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs
and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and
young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Protect yourself and your family when
smoke levels are high: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and
doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or
consider moving to a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or </span></span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create your own air
purifying filter by following these instructions</span></span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When air quality improves to moderate or healthy
(yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air
out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you
have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and
keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth,
dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</span></b></span><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a></span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95
or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></span></span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">
may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a
NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. </span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a
respirator</span></span></span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><a name="_Hlk106965301"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Additional resources:<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
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“Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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protecting your health during wildfires</span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span class="MsoCommentReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><!--[if !supportAnnotations]--><a class="msocomanchor" href="file:///C:/Users/hesteve/Desktop/AQ%20advisory%209.16.23.docx#_msocom_2" id="_anchor_2" language="JavaScript" name="_msoanchor_2">[GL*D2]</a><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-special-character: comment;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</div><br /><p></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-55946522048227054792023-09-15T09:49:00.000-07:002023-09-15T09:49:29.801-07:00Air quality advisory for Curry and Josephine counties through Sunday night [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj74zKCYHEDYrFCmAWMQhINzPlWmnjzSO5vKLzWE4RSvmgV2RIZAt7qsEjiHif0tr9nlWiquwNHwVoCIkYIw_2k5z495vNz0pzroCI_CL6r_vcVawl0v_OUZHydCszSjTUrfvskj_hzszcbUFkRlEncX2NB0NpNrtyEzqcAo2wW5GYhxVU_WjVfu5_asOA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj74zKCYHEDYrFCmAWMQhINzPlWmnjzSO5vKLzWE4RSvmgV2RIZAt7qsEjiHif0tr9nlWiquwNHwVoCIkYIw_2k5z495vNz0pzroCI_CL6r_vcVawl0v_OUZHydCszSjTUrfvskj_hzszcbUFkRlEncX2NB0NpNrtyEzqcAo2wW5GYhxVU_WjVfu5_asOA" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">QUICK
FACTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Location: Curry
and Josephine counties</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">End date: Through
Sunday evening, September 17</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke
source: Anvil and Smith River Complex fires<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Friday
morning for Curry and Josephine counties due to smoke from the Anvil and Smith
River Complex fires. The advisory lasts through Sunday night.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">DEQ
also expects intermittent smoke<span style="letter-spacing: -.1pt;"> in Jackson
county, while other areas of the state may see intermittent smoke from ongoing
large wildfires. </span></span><a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">DEQ
and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke levels can change
rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span></a><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">DEQ’s
</span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Air Quality Index</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
or by downloading the free </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">OregonAIR app</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
on your smartphone. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs
and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and
young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Protect yourself and your family when
smoke levels are high:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and
doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or
consider moving to a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or </span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create your own air
purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.
<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When air quality improves to moderate or healthy
(yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air
out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you
have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and
keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> </span><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth,
dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95
or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">
may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a
NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a
respirator</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk106965301"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Additional resources:</span></b></a></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Find a cleaner
air space in your area: Visit </span><a href="https://www.211info.org/"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">211info.org</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> and search for
“Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Media contacts:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
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</div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-67669852226119436302023-09-11T10:11:00.000-07:002023-09-11T10:11:55.636-07:00Intermittent smoke in Cave Junction and Grants Pass expected through Tuesday<p> The communities of Cave Junction and Grants Pass will likely see intermittent smoke through Tuesday night, with some clearer skies in the afternoons. </p><ul type="disc">
</ul>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-78288153376901897072023-09-07T08:30:00.001-07:002023-09-07T08:31:27.815-07:00Current Smoke Outlooks<p>Find the latest smoke outlooks for Oregon below. These outlooks estimate the air quality at different times of day, showing when the smoke might be better or worse in those areas.</p><p>Outlooks are updated daily at the links below:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/2c7a8f9b?" target="_blank">North-Central Oregon - Camp Creek Fire</a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/959d2520?" target="_blank">West-Central Oregon - Bedrock and Lookout Fire</a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/467b8c16?" target="_blank">Umpqua/Southwest Oregon - Tyee Ridge, Chilcook, Ridge, and Grizzly Fires</a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/a20da242?" target="_blank">Southwest/South-Central Oregon - Smith River Complex</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Smoke outlooks are produced by the <a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook" target="_blank">U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program</a>. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAoN5azeTWvkv6sf7DqSpKcuRLvsTa3V63dKmvj5-vfQkPrNorYrPIOgEXWuq-ceZHl4XfKs7eHZD3KjyzMLpq2uVQSvxieTSoHIkArfHsps8p5Vu1QR6uiPTIfsPKhWYZ1vIuyHuJnFRvYje8VovX9muDvPsePmjD8YByFw1VDn9CiIXEqA1hSVE1c/s1600/Wildfire%20Smoke%20Outlook%20-%20Twitter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAoN5azeTWvkv6sf7DqSpKcuRLvsTa3V63dKmvj5-vfQkPrNorYrPIOgEXWuq-ceZHl4XfKs7eHZD3KjyzMLpq2uVQSvxieTSoHIkArfHsps8p5Vu1QR6uiPTIfsPKhWYZ1vIuyHuJnFRvYje8VovX9muDvPsePmjD8YByFw1VDn9CiIXEqA1hSVE1c/s320/Wildfire%20Smoke%20Outlook%20-%20Twitter.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-71375764135431760512023-09-02T10:23:00.007-07:002023-09-02T10:32:40.342-07:00Air quality advisory for Douglas County near Interstate 5<p><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">QUICK
FACTS</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Location: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Douglas County near Interstate 5<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">End date: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Monday evening, Sept. 5, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Smoke
source: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Fires in
Oregon</span><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">**</span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Información en español</span></b></a><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">**</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory
Saturday<b> </b>for Douglas County near Interstate-5<b> </b>due to smoke from the
Tyee Ridge Complex<b>.</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">DEQ expects
the air quality advisory to last until at least Monday night, Sept. 5. DEQ and
partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DEQ
</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">expects
intermittent smoke near current fires:</span></p>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Camp Creek fire, near Sandy.</span></li><li><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Lookout fire, near Blue River.</span></li><li><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Bedrock fire, near Lowell.</span></li><li><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Tyee Ridge Complex, near Sutherlin.</span> </li><li><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Smith River Complex, in northern California south of Cave
Junction.</span></li></ul><div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Smoke levels
can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon
Smoke Information Blog</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span color="windowtext" face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">DEQ’s </span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Air
Quality Index</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> or by downloading the free </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">OregonAIR app</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">
on your smartphone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Smoke can irritate
the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk
include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older
adults and pregnant people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Protect yourself
and your family when smoke levels are high: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay
inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and doors closed.
If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to
a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid
strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable
air purifiers. Or </span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create
your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware
of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When
air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air
Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical
condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the
harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected
and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the
number 95, 99 or 100. </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk106965301"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Additional resources:<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Find a
cleaner air space in your area: Visit </span></span><a href="https://www.211info.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">211info.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211
any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</span></span></a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Smoke
outlooks</span></span></a></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Media contacts:</span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">DEQ:</span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Lauren Wirtis, 503-568-3295, </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="mailto:lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal
contacts</a></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteH2WkNe0qITnyHbg1uCBvSoMuvkemqmrrLNqq8N1Nn3a0HykPXqH_MDplzYqpq8-JqSZFMkLTOp0Vm6vEEx59mU9FVtLj77rJIbh_WrACsX6W1RSQ5DhpOcmXoxgBaW2xoHzQWZkIxexIUNYMShbtYRmHbgvLduuCds38P9iXe3fwSgZtN4wy4LPQc0/s2600/Tyee%20Mtn%20Fire%202_09.02.2023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteH2WkNe0qITnyHbg1uCBvSoMuvkemqmrrLNqq8N1Nn3a0HykPXqH_MDplzYqpq8-JqSZFMkLTOp0Vm6vEEx59mU9FVtLj77rJIbh_WrACsX6W1RSQ5DhpOcmXoxgBaW2xoHzQWZkIxexIUNYMShbtYRmHbgvLduuCds38P9iXe3fwSgZtN4wy4LPQc0/s320/Tyee%20Mtn%20Fire%202_09.02.2023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tyee Ridge Complex fire. Sept. 2, 2023. Photo: InciWeb</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-44085524638003585122023-08-31T11:30:00.004-07:002023-08-31T15:39:16.048-07:00Air quality advisory for Portland-Vancouver metro area, Central Oregon and Southern OregonQUICK FACTS <br /><br />Location: Multnomah, Clark, Cowlitz, northern Deschutes, central Douglas and southern Josephine counties. <br /><br />End date: Midday Friday<br /><br />Smoke source: Fires in Oregon and northern California <br /><br />** <a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/08/aviso-sobre-la-calidad-del-aire-para_31.html">Información en español</a> ** <br /><br />The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air quality advisory Thursday for the Portland-Vancouver metro area, Central Oregon and parts of Southern Oregon due to smoke from fires in Oregon and Northern California.<br /><br /> The agencies issued an air quality advisory for the following areas: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Multnomah County in Oregon as well as Clark and Cowlitz counties in Washington due to smoke from the Camp Creek Fire through midday Friday.</li><li> Northern Deschutes, central Douglas, southern Josephine counties due to widespread smoke from fires in Oregon until midday Friday, localized smoke impacts will extend into the weekend.</li></ul>DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Coos, southern Curry, northern Josephine counties Thursday, Friday and into the weekend.<br />Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/">Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone.<br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<br />Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location. </li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. </li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>. </li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. </li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. </b><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator. <br />Additional resources:<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.211info.org/">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal contacts</a>.</li></ul>Media contacts: <br /><b>DEQ:</b> Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, <a href="mailto:dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov">dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov</a> <br /><b>SW Clean Air Agency:</b> Uri Papish, Vancouver, WA, 360-574-3058, <a href="mailto:uri@swcleanair.gov">uri@swcleanair.gov</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02miWSvsR0Y4peoN-owzT8gAM0apSfdGgD-X5jfZ94DOyiwzRtaGI1mLevKZ_v_zY--D9IJFBeWedumVmzK-VNXYThAfFXxusEDjgMkwAD0v3eEl7lyENr4xUd7l1S9MqIH5v3aLtG6_EMJCXcwMfchwFrCXpXzMytsUZj9EiAEG_aCLWsUJRPWuBQuA/s4000/20230830_CampCreekFire-01-InciWeb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02miWSvsR0Y4peoN-owzT8gAM0apSfdGgD-X5jfZ94DOyiwzRtaGI1mLevKZ_v_zY--D9IJFBeWedumVmzK-VNXYThAfFXxusEDjgMkwAD0v3eEl7lyENr4xUd7l1S9MqIH5v3aLtG6_EMJCXcwMfchwFrCXpXzMytsUZj9EiAEG_aCLWsUJRPWuBQuA/w640-h360/20230830_CampCreekFire-01-InciWeb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Smoke from the Camp Creek Fire east of Portland and near Mount Hood on Aug. 30, 2023. Photo from InciWeb.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>###</div><br />Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comOregon, USA43.8041334 -120.554201215.493899563821152 -155.7104512 72.11436723617885 -85.3979512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-91372245122529192722023-08-29T11:21:00.005-07:002023-08-29T15:19:06.940-07:00Air quality advisory for Central and Southern Oregon<p><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">QUICK
FACTS</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Location: </span></b><a name="_Hlk144023110"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Western Crook,
Deschutes, central and eastern Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">End date: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Varies by location<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Smoke
source: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Fires in
Oregon and Northern California<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">**</span></b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/08/aviso-sobre-la-calidad-del-aire-para-el_29.html"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Información en español</span></b></a><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">**</span></b></p>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Tuesday for Central and Southern Oregon due to smoke from fires in Oregon and Northern California. The length of the advisory varies by location. <br /><br />The agency issued an air quality advisory for the following areas:
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Central and eastern Douglas
County due to smoke from Tyee Ridge Complex through Tuesday evening.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk144022276;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Western Crook, Deschutes and
Jackson counties due to smoke from fires in Oregon and Northern California through
Wednesday afternoon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk144022276;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Northern Deschutes, Josephine
and Klamath counties due to smoke from fires in Oregon and Northern California through
Thursday morning.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">DEQ expects
intermittent smoke in central and eastern Douglas, Harney and Lake counties on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Air quality may improve during Tuesday evening but smoke is likely to return Wednesday
morning.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Smoke levels
can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon
Smoke Information Blog</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span color="windowtext" face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">DEQ’s </span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Air
Quality Index</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> or by downloading the free </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">OregonAIR app</span></a><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">
on your smartphone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Smoke can irritate
the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk
include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older
adults and pregnant people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Protect yourself
and your family when smoke levels are high:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay
inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and doors closed.
If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to
a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid
strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable
air purifiers. Or </span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create
your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware
of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When
air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air
Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical
condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the
harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected
and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the
number 95, 99 or 100. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk106965301"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Additional resources:</span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Find a cleaner
air space in your area: Visit </span></span><a href="https://www.211info.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">211info.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air
Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Learn more about protecting your health during
wildfires</span></span></a>.<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Media contacts:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">DEQ:</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, <a href="mailto:dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov">dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov</a> </span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Local and Tribal
contacts</span></a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvneKzEQ56tnTaTlQnqysoiNw5_dthYWCRH51KB05vHkSVO46wSqOiRhvN6c1JKkRBIurXCDrZ7tlvtEomp-aj_6-1iwuPxVZVztfWjQZYRp-FjSsO_ffqU5s3wZZYwiyD3BTd0ibAYof6xzjJ7Tc1uaXyWy28J99sGLNXf6Q3ol0Mxs1uKY6J-tNfoY/s1008/20230825-Tyee-Ridge-Complex-Inciweb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvneKzEQ56tnTaTlQnqysoiNw5_dthYWCRH51KB05vHkSVO46wSqOiRhvN6c1JKkRBIurXCDrZ7tlvtEomp-aj_6-1iwuPxVZVztfWjQZYRp-FjSsO_ffqU5s3wZZYwiyD3BTd0ibAYof6xzjJ7Tc1uaXyWy28J99sGLNXf6Q3ol0Mxs1uKY6J-tNfoY/w640-h480/20230825-Tyee-Ridge-Complex-Inciweb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><i>A fire in the Tyee Ridge Complex produces smoke in Douglas County on Aug. 24, 2023. Photo from InciWeb.</i><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">###</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comOregon, USA43.8041334 -120.554201215.493899563821152 -155.7104512 72.11436723617885 -85.3979512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-41483265984073784212023-08-27T10:03:00.005-07:002023-08-27T10:03:51.927-07:00Air quality advisory for central and southern Oregon, and Mt. Hood area<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">QUICK
FACTS</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Location: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Eastern Clackamas, western Crook,
Deschutes, eastern Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, northern Klamath and eastern
Lane counties.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">End date: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Tuesday<b>, </b>August 29 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke
source: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Fires in
Oregon and northern California</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">**</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Información en español</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">**<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk144022276"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane
Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Sunday for
central and southern Oregon, and Mt. Hood area due to smoke from fires
in Oregon and northern California.</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk144022276;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">The agencies expect</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk144022276;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
the air quality advisory to last until at least Tuesday afternoon. DEQ
and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The agencies</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">
expect intermittent smoke<span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;"> </span>in Hood River, southern Klamath, northern
Lake, Marion and Wasco counties.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke levels
can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Oregon
Smoke Information Blog</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">DEQ’s </span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Air
Quality Index</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">,</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"> or by downloading the free </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">OregonAIR app</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">
on your smartphone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Smoke can irritate
the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk
include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older
adults and pregnant people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;">Protect yourself
and your family when smoke levels are high: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay
inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and doors closed.
If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to
a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid
strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable
air purifiers. Or </span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create
your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware
of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When
air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air
Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical
condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the
harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected
and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the
number 95, 99 or 100. </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965258;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk106965301"><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Additional resources:<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="http://211info.org">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx" target="_blank">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires.</a></span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Media contacts:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>DEQ:</b> Lauren Wirtis, 503-568-3295, <a href="mailto:lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov">lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>LRAPA:</b> Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html" target="_blank">Local and Tribal contacts</a></span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbpnTaOHGYOOO-7DJyNP4faOzgesZ98IepDXJd5rG-7DH9-eyVMPxwoxI_8Btrgm-V9K4mS5JcxRP6jhmc7P_X_LrKc_h_PbiaWGmt6Crl_REQ1SJPCEH21hn5I9vFnnTqIkIA1cF5gpQPv7FznQ6p2Ler_mnJjAJfnoN0Xkv6nGTlHGTQhXDfns2oqQ/s2600/2023.08.24-FirefighterComeOffShift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="2600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbpnTaOHGYOOO-7DJyNP4faOzgesZ98IepDXJd5rG-7DH9-eyVMPxwoxI_8Btrgm-V9K4mS5JcxRP6jhmc7P_X_LrKc_h_PbiaWGmt6Crl_REQ1SJPCEH21hn5I9vFnnTqIkIA1cF5gpQPv7FznQ6p2Ler_mnJjAJfnoN0Xkv6nGTlHGTQhXDfns2oqQ/s320/2023.08.24-FirefighterComeOffShift.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Firefighters after a shift. Bedrock Fire. Photo credit: InciWeb.</i></div><br /><div><br /></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-19466171907630650332023-08-25T12:00:00.000-07:002023-08-25T16:08:58.646-07:00Updated: Air quality advisory for Deschutes, Josephine, eastern Douglas, Lane, Klamath and northern Lake counties [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk142988950"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Quick
Facts<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Location: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Deschutes,<b> </b>Jackson, Josephine, Lane, eastern Douglas, Klamath, and northern Lake counties<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">End Date: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4 p.m.<b> </b>on Sunday, Aug. 27<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Smoke Source: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Bedrock and
Lookout fires in Oregon, fires in northern California <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="font-size: 13.5pt;">UPDATE: </b><span style="font-size: 18px;">The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency expanded the air quality advisory on Friday to include all of Lane County. The advisory remains in effect through 4 p.m. Sunday.</span></p>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an updated air quality advisory Thursday morning for Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, eastern Lane, eastern Douglas, Klamath, and northern Lake counties. The advisory remains in effect through 4 p.m. Sunday. <br /><br />Intermittent smoke could also bring poor air quality and haze to southeast Linn County and Eugene through Friday. <br /><br />Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235">DEQ’s Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235">OregonAIR</a> app on your smartphone. <br /><br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. <br /><br />Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: <br />Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location. <br />Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. <br />Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>. <br />Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <br />When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses, if temperatures allow. <br />If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled. <br /><br />Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator. <br /><br />Additional resources: <br />Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day. <br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a>. <br /><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook?fbclid=IwAR3A1pHeS1rs9uVn8p-MkzLOoMDsdtWMLAw8WYJ5sZyuWxoMyP5EQnmFdfQ">Updated smoke outlooks</a><br /><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal contacts</a><br /><br />Media contacts: <br /><br /><div>· DEQ: Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, <a href="mailto:dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov">dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov</a><br /><div>· DEQ: Greg Svelund, 541-647-4194, <a href="mailto:greg.svelund@deq.oregon.gov">greg.svelund@deq.oregon.gov</a><div>· LRAPA: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeMyRQN2L3o8xMCH66syJ-cEu8Q-omLf2j5Ppw3m0qHwrDqh9oTM3xNCbwbYpQSw2yW91HDRQZ22NlblCSKhVjA--RFsyKKZsOcSjtz1kiswrMXDYI_m3RsJm6bDQRfT6T13JSuI0zDbTY6B2Txszz9II3KjN9M5W5TPEGLnXVnOLOBT9k2nqd6hrE8U/s2600/2023.08.22_BedrockFire_InciWeb.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2600" data-original-width="1952" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeMyRQN2L3o8xMCH66syJ-cEu8Q-omLf2j5Ppw3m0qHwrDqh9oTM3xNCbwbYpQSw2yW91HDRQZ22NlblCSKhVjA--RFsyKKZsOcSjtz1kiswrMXDYI_m3RsJm6bDQRfT6T13JSuI0zDbTY6B2Txszz9II3KjN9M5W5TPEGLnXVnOLOBT9k2nqd6hrE8U/w480-h640/2023.08.22_BedrockFire_InciWeb.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Smoke rises from the northwest corner of the Bedrock Fire on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Lane County. Photo from InciWeb.</i></div><div><br /></div>###<br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comOregon, USA43.8041334 -120.554201215.493899563821152 -155.7104512 72.11436723617885 -85.3979512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-86268795159273217812023-08-22T10:55:00.005-07:002023-08-22T11:57:12.181-07:00Air quality advisory for Central Oregon and Southern Oregon<p><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">QUICK
FACTS</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Location:
</span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Deschutes,
Jackson and Josephine counties, as well as eastern Douglas, northern Klamath
and northern Lake counties<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">End
date: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Until
further notice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Smoke
source: </span></b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fires
in Oregon, Northern California, northern Washington and Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">**</span></b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/08/22AugAvisos.html"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Información en español</span></b></a><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">**</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Oregon
Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Tuesday for Deschutes,
Jackson and Josephine counties, as well as eastern Douglas, northern Klamath
and northern Lake counties, due to smoke from fires in Oregon, Northern
California, northern Washington and Canada.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Crook,
Grant, Gilliam, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union and Wheeler
counties. Air quality may improve Wednesday but smoke is likely to return Thursday.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">The
advisories are in effect until further notice. Smoke experts will revisit
forecasts on Thursday and possibly update the advisories.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Smoke levels
can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon
Smoke Information Blog</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span color="windowtext" face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">DEQ’s </span></span><a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Air
Quality Index</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> or by downloading the free </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">OregonAIR app</span></a><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">
on your smartphone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Smoke can irritate
the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk
include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older
adults and pregnant people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Protect yourself
and your family when smoke levels are high:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Stay
inside if possible. <a name="_Hlk106965127">Keep windows and doors closed.
If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to
a cooler location.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Avoid
strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Use high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable
air purifiers. Or </span><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">create
your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Be aware
of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><a name="_Hlk106965209"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">When
air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air
Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical
condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965209;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the
harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW"> </span><a name="_Hlk106965258"></a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;"> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected
and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the
number 95, 99 or 100. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</span></a><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZW;">. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t
come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult
their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Find a cleaner
air space in your area: Visit </span></span><a href="https://www.211info.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">211info.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air
Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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wildfires</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span color="windowtext" lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook?fbclid=IwAR3A1pHeS1rs9uVn8p-MkzLOoMDsdtWMLAw8WYJ5sZyuWxoMyP5EQnmFdfQ"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Smoke Forecast Outlooks</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk106965301;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">DEQ: </span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="mailto:dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Local and Tribal
contacts</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj4F_QpY2XnpeF4myEnUEUDhj-43v3Hr171e4gM8cQbYztgwsziNGHIgZGy_FdwX9dpAZA8km2A_3EtBi3KU8nLBCGeY6AnzZkzLKpJkXkgIg5R14XizUabn688NefskAgj38M1L5BZlgD29tU9G9WpxjDIUTyOApJcL_NPhFRq77MQDXyDDMDBVS0gk/s2600/Lookout.Fire.Engine.441.smoke.20230818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj4F_QpY2XnpeF4myEnUEUDhj-43v3Hr171e4gM8cQbYztgwsziNGHIgZGy_FdwX9dpAZA8km2A_3EtBi3KU8nLBCGeY6AnzZkzLKpJkXkgIg5R14XizUabn688NefskAgj38M1L5BZlgD29tU9G9WpxjDIUTyOApJcL_NPhFRq77MQDXyDDMDBVS0gk/w640-h480/Lookout.Fire.Engine.441.smoke.20230818.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Smoke rises from the Lookout Fire on Aug. 18, 2023, behind U.S. Forest Service </i><i>Engine 441 on the Willamette National Forest. Photo from InciWeb</i><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">###</span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comOregon, USA43.8041334 -120.554201215.493899563821152 -155.7104512 72.11436723617885 -85.3979512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-38441080474727323192023-08-20T10:35:00.006-07:002023-08-20T10:53:28.064-07:00Air quality advisory for Multnomah County, central Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge <p><b>QUICK FACTS</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Location:</b> Crook, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, eastern Lane, Morrow, Multnomah, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco and Wheeler counties</li><li><b>End date: </b>Monday afternoon in Multnomah County, Tuesday afternoon in central Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge.</li><li><b>Smoke source:</b> fires in Oregon, eastern Washington, northern California and Canada. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>** <a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/08/aviso-sobre-la-calidad-del-aire-para-el.html" target="_blank">Información en español </a>**</b></p><p>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Sunday for the following areas due to smoke from fires in Oregon, eastern Washington and Canada:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Multnomah County through Monday afternoon.</li><li>Most of central Oregon and the gorge through Tuesday afternoon, including Crook, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, eastern Lane, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco and Wheeler counties.</li></ul><p></p><p>DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.</p><p>DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Salem, the Willamette Valley, and La Grande. Air quality may improve Sunday night or Monday morning.</p><p>Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/" target="_blank">Oregon Smoke Information Blog,</a> <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/" target="_blank">DEQ’s Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx" target="_blank">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone. </p><p>Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.</p><p>Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.</li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.</li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf" target="_blank">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>.</li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.</li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</b> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html" target="_blank">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8" target="_blank">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</p><p><b>Additional resources:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="http://211info.org">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx" target="_blank">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a>.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Media contacts: </b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Lauren Wirtis, 503-568-3295, <a href="mailto:lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov" target="_blank">lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov </a></li><li>LRAPA: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html" target="_blank">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li><li>Smoke outlooks for:</li><ul><li><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/4c92bc1a?" target="_blank">Central Oregon - Lookout Fire</a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/959d2520" target="_blank">West-Central Oregon - Bedrock Fire</a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/8edd24b6?" target="_blank">SW Oregon/NW California</a></li></ul></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuKMZiv-47b7tl22cn7OxHQ7dDzH6aMJFrQ2LQXe0r1hgZq2DZSw4zmGdO7auun_OdpPiZofIwL7zKcmacWXHxfW1sSz5U-zGRADz_SYgh3RZ0CvXEb7QMcy2ow_Q26PU1Aumq0zEIhiaFmQnQhRgfoL001AgIM_lZX6HNuJUeMtnEaQHljK6L6LHEaQ/s2560/Lookout818232-scaled-OSFM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2560" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuKMZiv-47b7tl22cn7OxHQ7dDzH6aMJFrQ2LQXe0r1hgZq2DZSw4zmGdO7auun_OdpPiZofIwL7zKcmacWXHxfW1sSz5U-zGRADz_SYgh3RZ0CvXEb7QMcy2ow_Q26PU1Aumq0zEIhiaFmQnQhRgfoL001AgIM_lZX6HNuJUeMtnEaQHljK6L6LHEaQ/s320/Lookout818232-scaled-OSFM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Lookout fire. Photo by: Oregon State Fire Marshall</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-75504000370357894492023-08-18T10:28:00.000-07:002023-08-18T10:28:09.566-07:00Air quality advisory for Jackson, southern Josephine, eastern Lane, northern Lake, Klamath, Deschutes and Crook counties [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]<p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Release date</b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: August 18, 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><b>**</b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/"><b>Información en español</b></a><b> </b><b>**</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk142988950"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Quick Facts<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Location: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Jackson, southern Josephine, eastern Lane, northern Lake, Klamath, Deschutes and Crook counties<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">End Date: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Noon on Sunday, August 20<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Smoke Source: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Bedrock and Lookout fires in Oregon, fires in northern California and Canada</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Friday morning for Jackson, southern Josephine, eastern Lane, northern Lake, Klamath, Deschutes and Crook counties. The advisory remains in effect through noon Sunday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk142989426"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Intermittent smoke from the Lookout and Bedrock fires, along with smoke from northern California and Canada, could also bring periods of poor air quality and haze to the Portland Metro area and the counties of Wallowa, Union, Baker, Grant, Umatilla, Wasco and Jefferson late Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with the poorest air quality on Saturday evening. Harney and Malheur will have intermittent smoke through Saturday afternoon.</span></a></p><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142989426;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"></span><p><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">DEQ’s Air Quality Index</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">, or by downloading the free </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">OregonAIR</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> app on your smartphone. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or </span><span color="windowtext"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses, if temperatures allow.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Additional resources:</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit </span><span color="windowtext"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">211info.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span color="windowtext"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Updated </span><span color="windowtext"><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook?fbclid=IwAR3A1pHeS1rs9uVn8p-MkzLOoMDsdtWMLAw8WYJ5sZyuWxoMyP5EQnmFdfQ"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">smoke</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> outlooks<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Local</span></a><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> and Tribal contacts<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Media contacts:</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">DEQ:</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Greg Svelund, 541-647-4194, </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="mailto:greg.svelund@deq.oregon.gov"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">greg.svelund@deq.oregon.gov</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">LRAPA</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">travis@lrapa.org</span></a></span></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-90169178132335844972023-08-15T10:43:00.003-07:002023-08-16T10:32:19.554-07:00 (UPDATED: CROOK COUNTY) Air quality advisory for Crook, Deschutes, Lane and Klamath counties [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwM7cISZSPWfAiRonY6yIPVG5LAK9vXP0hzZqkKyCUR_SGRaD4yVKrE-m6PmmGCxIo0TApyzDKuMlgId8rwnN3R0VpJ1UwOeybwiucjv09zE9lU-qeMVdaojmwniPUFuEuBO15qOJUppTCcMBLFs0SbHK62w4yzjTStVnwqlPtMngCP50Ic0H_QhWg7M/s2048/20230723-Bedrock-Fire-InciWeb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwM7cISZSPWfAiRonY6yIPVG5LAK9vXP0hzZqkKyCUR_SGRaD4yVKrE-m6PmmGCxIo0TApyzDKuMlgId8rwnN3R0VpJ1UwOeybwiucjv09zE9lU-qeMVdaojmwniPUFuEuBO15qOJUppTCcMBLFs0SbHK62w4yzjTStVnwqlPtMngCP50Ic0H_QhWg7M/s320/20230723-Bedrock-Fire-InciWeb.jpg" width="240" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 18pt;">Air quality advisory for Crook, Deschutes, Lane and Klamath counties [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk142988950"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Tuesday for Crook, Deschutes, Lane and Klamath counties due to wildfire smoke. The advisory remains in effect through Thursday night. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke conditions statewide.</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk142989426"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Intermittent smoke from the Lookout and Bedrock fires could also bring poor air quality at times to parts of Jackson, Josephine, eastern Douglas and southeastern Linn counties. Additionally, parts of northwest Oregon and the Willamette Valley will continue to experience hazy skies and some surface level smoke, with moderate air quality expected.</span></a></p><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142989426;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk142988950;"></span><p><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">DEQ’s Air Quality Index</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">, or by downloading the free </span><span lang="EN-ZW"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">OregonAIR</span></a></span><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> app on your smartphone. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or </span><span color="windowtext"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses, if temperatures allow.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Additional resources:</span></b><span lang="EN-ZW" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit </span><span color="windowtext"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/748967159756205235"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">211info.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span color="windowtext"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx" target="_blank">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx" target="_blank">.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">For local resources and contact: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonsmoke.org%2Fp%2Flocal-and-tribal-contacts.html&data=05%7C01%7CGreg.SVELUND%40deq.oregon.gov%7C3d462748ea904b20ccd108db9dce439c%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638277281454966409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ySmssHSG3IIaHwtXUvIQxkMNBuqmlXYZBx2E95VktkE%3D&reserved=0">https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html</a></span></li></ul><div style="mso-element: comment-list;"><div style="mso-element: comment;"><div class="msocomtxt" id="_com_1" language="JavaScript">
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</div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-26614904479481590772023-08-13T10:00:00.001-07:002023-08-13T10:00:39.325-07:00Air quality advisory extended in eastern Lane County through Tuesday evening, smoke impacts possible in Eugene and Springfield<p> Land Regional Air Protection Agency advisory</p><p>** <a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/08/advertencia-sobre-la-calidad-del-aire.html">Información en español </a>**</p><p>The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) extended the air quality advisory for eastern Lane County through Tuesday evening. LRAPA expects periods of Unhealthy air quality in Oakridge, and Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in the Eugene/Springfield area.</p><p>“It is important to recognize we have a dual health hazard of heat and wildfire smoke over the next few days,” says LRAPA spokesperson Travis Knudsen. “As we pay attention to the rising temperatures, we should also consider the current air quality. Which will fluctuate over the next few days.”</p><p>Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, or by visiting the EPA’s Fire & Smoke Map: <a href="https://fire.airnow.gov/">https://fire.airnow.gov/</a></p><p>For updated heat-related resources and places to cool off, please visit Lane County’s website: <a href="http://lanecountyor.gov/cooling">http://lanecountyor.gov/cooling</a></p><p>Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.</p><p>Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.</li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions.</li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.</li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.</li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. </b>N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</p><p><b>Media contacts: </b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>LRAPA: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html" target="_blank">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIGa7wT1kKPEAKnck47oNgyI5n8-zP7Biobt67VmdVPc-gNTE6qxTKE74vryj4xgomuiuRWfG4ZofOXTYb9A1LIi739UKJKJ_86fpPy_80kKTXQB3UalEWCOr85o9FJMJP8wihNCsPZfjAvZwZdzYFCCL8FemiaHCcLFGfwkifydqmwpX6YLSvAvl7T8/s2600/2023.08.06_BedrockFire_Smoke_InciWeb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIGa7wT1kKPEAKnck47oNgyI5n8-zP7Biobt67VmdVPc-gNTE6qxTKE74vryj4xgomuiuRWfG4ZofOXTYb9A1LIi739UKJKJ_86fpPy_80kKTXQB3UalEWCOr85o9FJMJP8wihNCsPZfjAvZwZdzYFCCL8FemiaHCcLFGfwkifydqmwpX6YLSvAvl7T8/s320/2023.08.06_BedrockFire_Smoke_InciWeb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Bedrock fire, 08-06-2023. Photo: InciWeb.</i></div><p></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-7489671597562052352023-08-11T09:48:00.003-07:002023-08-11T09:49:38.684-07:00Air quality advisory for Deschutes County and eastern Lane County [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]<p><b>QUICK FACTS</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Location:</b> Deschutes County and eastern Lane County</li><li><b>End date:</b> Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023</li><li><b>Smoke source:</b> Bedrock fire</li></ul><p></p><p>** <a href="https://www.oregonhumo.org/2023/08/aviso-sobre-la-calidad-del-aire-para.html">Información en español</a> **</p><p>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Friday for Deschutes County and eastern Lane County due to smoke from the Bedrock fire.</p><p>The agencies expect the air quality advisory to last until at least Sunday. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in northern Klamath and Lake counties.</p><p>Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/" target="_blank">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/" target="_blank">DEQ’s Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx" target="_blank">OregonAIR</a> app on your smartphone. </p><p>Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.</p><p>Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.</li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.</li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf" target="_blank">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>.</li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.</li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</b> N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.</p><p><b>Additional resources:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="http://211info.org">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx" target="_blank">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a>.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Media contacts: </b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Lauren Wirtis, 503-568-3295, <a href="mailto:lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov">lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov</a></li><li>LRAPA: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html" target="_blank">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd13aNXS81lJsz9WWMDUP7WRKcYX-PEHsjMzOoth6ayhBOhmfzm8osu1kcoKMs1_6ubEInuCR-wKEvZyMgqxO_VR2SFaIWPhCpx2kTgFoviXgUn9wYIma43aEM5xNiyt0Vw_rRUcA-aiWZe2ov6694NhyF93IWQ31eKCckPrCVD7D3sU8OquHmxPfZjiY/s1949/2023.08.06_BedrockFire_InciWeb.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1941" data-original-width="1949" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd13aNXS81lJsz9WWMDUP7WRKcYX-PEHsjMzOoth6ayhBOhmfzm8osu1kcoKMs1_6ubEInuCR-wKEvZyMgqxO_VR2SFaIWPhCpx2kTgFoviXgUn9wYIma43aEM5xNiyt0Vw_rRUcA-aiWZe2ov6694NhyF93IWQ31eKCckPrCVD7D3sU8OquHmxPfZjiY/s320/2023.08.06_BedrockFire_InciWeb.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Bedrock fire, 08-06-2023. Photo: InciWeb.</i></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-81232852775600728142023-08-07T11:19:00.002-07:002023-08-07T11:22:22.808-07:00Update: Air quality advisory lifted for Central Oregon<p>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality lifted an air quality advisory Monday for Central Oregon due to improved smoke conditions and a favorable weather forecast. </p><p><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/452837749583275096/8123285277560072814#">** Información en español **</a></p><p>Now is a good time to open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. </p><p>Also, check the filter in your heating, ventilation and cooling systems (HVAC) or portable air purifiers to see if the filter is dirty and needs to be changed. Replace with a HEPA filter or a filter with a MERV-13 rating or higher</p><p><b>Media contacts: </b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Lauren Wirtis, 503-568-3295,<a href=" lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov"> lauren.wirtis@deq.oregon.gov</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html" target="_blank">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJOexIUvhBvounmKZwQS0tqWBvsYFIJ6e2zWMqkfnLww93ZOH2Pzow5Zn_09NNZgYIwI55UcbSWsF8lsY9dPdmBwi3ngHyBLkFAGNY_t3NAm19n6ERkC_eFWL1LsxmCwdD6sxz4PJN8GdjcBqbcJV_knWxzFZRHuwnv9AnmhtjKLnIP703HKynpTpDQs/s1600/bigstock-Blue-Sky-With-White-Cloud-Back-474453115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJOexIUvhBvounmKZwQS0tqWBvsYFIJ6e2zWMqkfnLww93ZOH2Pzow5Zn_09NNZgYIwI55UcbSWsF8lsY9dPdmBwi3ngHyBLkFAGNY_t3NAm19n6ERkC_eFWL1LsxmCwdD6sxz4PJN8GdjcBqbcJV_knWxzFZRHuwnv9AnmhtjKLnIP703HKynpTpDQs/s320/bigstock-Blue-Sky-With-White-Cloud-Back-474453115.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comCentral Oregon43.8041334 -120.554201215.493899563821152 -155.7104512 72.11436723617885 -85.3979512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-76971296731233512422023-08-02T10:22:00.004-07:002023-08-02T10:27:54.126-07:00Air quality advisory extended for parts of Central Oregon until further notice <div><b>Quick Facts</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><b>Location:</b> southern Deschutes, northern Klamath, northern Lake counties<br /><b> End date: </b>Until the fire is less active<br /><b> Smoke source: </b>Bedrock Fire between Bend and Eugene<br /> <br /> ** <a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/">Información en español</a> **<br /> <br /> The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Wednesday for parts of Central Oregon due to continuing intermittent smoke from the Bedrock Fire burning between Bend and Eugene. Affected areas include southern Deschutes, northern Klamath and northern Lake counties. <br /><br />DEQ expects intermittent smoke that will be heavy at times, particularly in the <b>La Pine</b> area, until the fire is less active. Daily intermittent smoke is also expected in<b> Oakridge</b>. <br /><br />DEQ is also monitoring intermittent smoke in Southern Oregon due to the Flat Fire burning between Grants Pass and Gold Beach. Intermittent smoke is expected in eastern Curry County near <b>Agnes</b> until the Flat Fire is less active. The <b>Klamath Falls </b>area may also experience intermittent smoke over the next several days. <br /><b><br />Check <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/2023/07/smoke-outlooks.html">what times of day smoke might be better or worse in different areas of Central and Southern Oregon</a> in the daily Smoke Outlooks from the U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program. </b><br /><br />Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/">Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone.<br /> <br /> Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<br /> <br /><b> Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.</li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.</li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>.</li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.</li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. But don’t forget to close up windows and doors at night as smoke conditions can worsen.</li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. </b><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.<br /> <br /><b> Additional resources:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.211info.org/">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a></li></ul><b>Media contacts:</b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">
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<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>DEQ</b>: Laura Gleim, 503-577-3697, laura.gleim@deq.oregon.gov</li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><o:p><b> </b></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3pKfeMKdju8-O0tdUkFFCPfn3GcM5zBlrLv4FV7S60DtWnNUep0INk-8zGQ3922WyajrlcPbcW59LLgKc5yXhO93AoDgaZcDaOmr0O7EDSquIfecfjaz8m0Jb4V2WTym_CRuswfto4M9YAhm3FqvtOF2U6bBDbYZp4mmSaeVw-3tL-PZojB5XwufkPY/s2600/07252023_Plume_ErinPhillips.jpg" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3pKfeMKdju8-O0tdUkFFCPfn3GcM5zBlrLv4FV7S60DtWnNUep0INk-8zGQ3922WyajrlcPbcW59LLgKc5yXhO93AoDgaZcDaOmr0O7EDSquIfecfjaz8m0Jb4V2WTym_CRuswfto4M9YAhm3FqvtOF2U6bBDbYZp4mmSaeVw-3tL-PZojB5XwufkPY/w640-h480/07252023_Plume_ErinPhillips.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-photos-gallery/orwif-bedrock-fire"><i>The Bedrock Fire, photo from InciWeb.</i></a></div><br /><p></p>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-18500902292388795842023-08-02T00:00:00.000-07:002023-08-02T10:17:41.573-07:00Current Smoke OutlooksFind the latest smoke outlooks for Oregon below. These outlooks estimate the air quality at different times of day, showing when the smoke might be better or worse in those areas. <br /><br />Outlooks are updated daily at the links below:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/959d2520">West-Central Oregon - Bedrock Fire</a></li><li><a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/b74901f7?">SW Oregon - Flat Fire</a></li></ul> Smoke outlooks are produced by the <a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook">U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program</a>. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDnx3Akotib7oGHQnfc2O3vmvIoIlGx0SFINCDK1oQJNMdJnTJfHGRxZZOVYSr7jwIxVqF-ErbIOIGJHBBcTpeKWtPbI-VR-ynenPekjdBv0ZtRL4pRYa4ZPkGRVVZabgbTCkUXCy5CHn5_xL7Fj1h1McUsPzeGrbTw4znwmZEN16z93Wc38hGDitOeA/s1400/Wildfire%20Smoke%20Outlook%20-%20blog.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1400" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDnx3Akotib7oGHQnfc2O3vmvIoIlGx0SFINCDK1oQJNMdJnTJfHGRxZZOVYSr7jwIxVqF-ErbIOIGJHBBcTpeKWtPbI-VR-ynenPekjdBv0ZtRL4pRYa4ZPkGRVVZabgbTCkUXCy5CHn5_xL7Fj1h1McUsPzeGrbTw4znwmZEN16z93Wc38hGDitOeA/w640-h228/Wildfire%20Smoke%20Outlook%20-%20blog.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-82877895215933050462023-07-31T10:48:00.002-07:002023-07-31T15:34:18.307-07:00Air quality advisory extended for Deschutes County and eastern Lane County - through at least Aug. 2QUICK FACTS <br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Deschutes County and eastern Lane County <br /><b>End date:</b> Wednesday afternoon, August 2, with possibility to extend <br /><b>Smoke source: </b>Bedrock Fire between Bend and Eugene<br /><br />** <a href="https://oregonsmoke-es.blogspot.com/">Información en español</a> ** <br /><br />The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency extended an air quality advisory through at least Wednesday afternoon for Deschutes County and eastern Lane County due to intermittent smoke from the Bedrock Fire burning between Bend and Eugene.<div><br /></div><div><b>Check <a href="https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/959d2520">what times of day smoke might be better or worse in different areas of Central Oregon</a> in the daily Smoke Outlook from the U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program. </b><br /><br />The agencies expect the air quality advisory to last until at least Wednesday afternoon. DEQ also is monitoring intermittent smoke in Southern Oregon due to the Flat Fire burning between Grants Pass and Gold Beach. <br /><br />DEQ and LRAPA expect intermittent smoke in the following areas through at least Monday night: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Deschutes County (worst overnight and early morning hours) due to the Bedrock Fire.</li><li>Eastern Lane County (localized near the Oakridge area by the Bedrock Fire).</li><li>Eastern Curry County (localized near Agness due to the Flat Fire).</li><li>Western Josephine County (localized near Cave Junction due to the Flat Fire).</li></ul>Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/">Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone. <br /><br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. <br /><br /><b>Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location. </li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. </li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>. </li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. But don’t forget to close up windows and doors at night as smoke conditions can worsen. </li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled. </li></ul>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator. <br /><br />Additional resources: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.211info.org/">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day. </li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a></li></ul>Media contacts: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Laura Gleim, 503-577-3697, laura.gleim@deq.oregon.gov</li><li>LRAPA: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a></li></ul><div><br /><br /><br />###<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32Hbcft05vsXJAQrtUzfp6CgvY5S6dk76GqUlqmoTb6efp6hk8sinqiiB4_cNyAdTYoYwWT4Pmy7JjKivxIP069AvvnMhqphwkF_Ed1ER2sbQeFPkIOL7KLK6ZkZJkrcVrLG8It13jPtMojQZMjt4u1r4ufKbX01S7cPYEjOLazLpLywr6q6WXI2PKEg/s2048/20230723-Bedrock-Fire-InciWeb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32Hbcft05vsXJAQrtUzfp6CgvY5S6dk76GqUlqmoTb6efp6hk8sinqiiB4_cNyAdTYoYwWT4Pmy7JjKivxIP069AvvnMhqphwkF_Ed1ER2sbQeFPkIOL7KLK6ZkZJkrcVrLG8It13jPtMojQZMjt4u1r4ufKbX01S7cPYEjOLazLpLywr6q6WXI2PKEg/w480-h640/20230723-Bedrock-Fire-InciWeb.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><span face=""Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1b1b; font-size: 16px;"><i>Smoke rising from the Bedrock Fire on July 23, 2023. The fire is burning actively due to hot, dry and windy conditions. Photo from <a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-bedrock-fire" target="_blank">InciWeb</a></i></span></div></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.comBend, OR, USA44.0581728 -121.315309615.747938963821156 -156.4715596 72.368406636178847 -86.1590596tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452837749583275096.post-82720691084809438182023-07-24T10:46:00.005-07:002023-07-24T10:46:37.203-07:00Air quality advisory for Central and Southern Oregon <b>QUICK FACTS </b><br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Eastern Lane counties<br /><b>End date:</b> Wednesday night, July 26, with possibility to extend<br /><b>Smoke source: </b>Bedrock Fire between Bend and Eugene and Flat Fire in southwest Oregon <br /><br />The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Monday for parts of Central and Southern Oregon.<br /><br />DEQ and LRAPA expect intermittent smoke in the following areas through at least Wednesday night:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Deschutes County (worst overnight and early morning hours) due to the Bedrock Fire. </li><li>Jackson County due to the Flat Fire.</li><li>Josephine County (localized near the Cave Junction area by the Flat Fire).</li><li>Klamath County due to the Bedrock Fire.</li><li>Lake County due to the Bedrock Fire.</li><li>Lane County (localized near the Oakridge area by the Bedrock Fire).</li></ul>Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the <a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/">Oregon Smoke Information Blog</a>, DEQ’s <a href="https://aqi.oregon.gov/">Air Quality Index</a>, or by downloading the free <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx">OregonAIR app</a> on your smartphone. <br /><br />Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.<br /><br /><b>Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location. </li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. </li><li>Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le-270200.pdf">create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions</a>. </li><li>Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. </li><li>When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses. </li><li>If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.</li></ul><b>Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke.</b> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html">N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH</a> may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8">Learn how to put on and use a respirator</a>. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator. <br /><br /><b>Additional resources:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit <a href="https://www.211info.org/">211info.org</a> and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.</li><li><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx">Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires</a></li></ul><b>Media contacts:</b><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>DEQ: Laura Gleim, 503-577-3697, <a href="mailto:laura.gleim@deq.oregon.gov">laura.gleim@deq.oregon.gov</a></li><li>LRAPA: Travis Knudsen, 541-736-1056 ext. 217, <a href="mailto:travis@lrapa.org">travis@lrapa.org</a>; Lance Giles lance@lrapa.org 541-246-4170</li><li><a href="https://www.oregonsmoke.org/p/local-and-tribal-contacts.html">Local and Tribal contacts</a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBknDXr3H1YLuv_pz3_JAaTz0at95spqTmgqFuQwDgP7XnK7feWAMPTnlQLaCHo-ncQmqExTRk67ub4njyTekAPeCE_bwt0fEaa4ASc_Spy99M7VSO0_1u7LmwAa5d4s1eei3vQTKY9cWy8lOGtAIahsjsDxzphQ7LVOG0-AFy29aiGVqQRIYpbrYzcBo/s2776/2023.07.23_BendSmoke_Credit-CarrieKarl-CityOfBend.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2082" data-original-width="2776" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBknDXr3H1YLuv_pz3_JAaTz0at95spqTmgqFuQwDgP7XnK7feWAMPTnlQLaCHo-ncQmqExTRk67ub4njyTekAPeCE_bwt0fEaa4ASc_Spy99M7VSO0_1u7LmwAa5d4s1eei3vQTKY9cWy8lOGtAIahsjsDxzphQ7LVOG0-AFy29aiGVqQRIYpbrYzcBo/w640-h480/2023.07.23_BendSmoke_Credit-CarrieKarl-CityOfBend.png" width="640" /></a><br /><i>Smoke reached hazardous levels in Bend Monday morning, July 24. <br />Photo credit: Carrie Karl, City of Bend.</i></div><br /><div><br /></div>Oregon DEQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879435670842248417noreply@blogger.com