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Note: The Air Quality Advisory is no longer in effect. en Español (PDF) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Health Contacts: APCD Contacts: Air Quality Conditions ImprovingSanta Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Santa Barbara County communities. Residents are advised to pay attention to their local conditions and minimize time outdoors and avoid prolonged or heavy exertion if experiencing smoke or ash in the area. These precautions are especially important for people with respiratory and heart conditions. The air quality conditions have improved from Tuesday’s levels although there is still smoke in the area from the fires burning in southern California and continued resuspension of ash and soot left over from last Saturday’s high wind event. County health and air pollution control officials still advise everyone to be cautious and use common sense to protect their family’s health, especially those with heart or lung disease (including asthma). Sensitive individuals 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 or 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. Dr. Elliot Schulman, County Health Officer, said, “While conditions are improving, residents are urged to continue with caution when smoke and ash are present. It is especially important for people with asthma or other respiratory diseases or heart conditions to monitor their health and consult with their health care providers if their symptoms worsen.” ###
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