This precautionary advisory is no longer in effect.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                
June 27, 2008

APCD Contact: Bobbie Bratz, Public Information Officer, 805-455-6403 (cell)

Public Health Contact: Scott McCann, Public Information Officer, 805-252.8433 (cell)

Precautionary Air Quality Advisory in Effect for the Weekend for Santa Barbara County

Smoke from Fires to the North Affecting County Air

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) today issued a Precautionary Air Quality Advisory for Santa Barbara County.

Smoke from fires currently burning in Monterey County and other areas to the north is blowing into Santa Barbara County. The advisory is considered precautionary at this time. Changing winds and weather conditions will affect which areas of the county are impacted by smoke, and the levels of smoke in the air.

If you smell smoke, or see it in the air where you are, be cautious and use common sense to protect your family’s health. Everyone, especially people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), older adults, and children, should limit time spent outdoors, and avoid outdoor exercise. If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease that may be related to excess particulate exposure, including repeated coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, palpitations, nausea or unusual fatigue or lightheadedness, contact your health care provider.

For more information, see smoke page, and today's air quality page.

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