Note: this advisory is no longer in effect.
September 28 3:30PM
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September 27, 2006
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Smoke Advisory – Cuyama Valley
Harmful Smoke from the Day Fire
Santa Barbara, CA-The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
(APCD) today issued a health advisory for people living in the Cuyama Valley in
areas affected by smoke from the Day Fire burning in Ventura County. This
advisory is in effect through September 28, 2006.
Due to variable weather conditions and the path of the fire, it is possible
that the Cuyama Valley region of Santa Barbara County will encounter smoke at
some time. This advisory may be expanded to other areas of the county if
conditions warrant.
The APCD recommends that adults and children in areas affected by smoke avoid
outdoor activity, and stay indoors as much as possible. If ash is in the air, or
if you smell smoke, 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 limit
prolonged or heavy exertion. If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease that
may be related to excess smoke 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.
Areas affected by the smoke will change with the fire fighting efforts and
with weather conditions. Said Air Pollution Control Officer Terry Dressler, "We
encourage everyone to pay particular attention to any health problems that they
may be experiencing and to contact their physician if they are feeling ill."
See http://www.OurAir.org for updated
information, and for more information on the fire incident, see
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/475. For information on smoke impacts, see
http://www.sbcapcd.org/edu/fires.htm or
http://www.airquality.org/smokeimpact, a web page developed for the public
by the California Air Pollution Control Officer's Association. The page lists
the health impacts of smoke and protective measures, and includes links to air
quality forecasts, fire status information and satellite photos.
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