Air Quality Alert Issued For North Central Washington Residents
As wildfires continue to burn, the air quality takes a hit. Here’s what residents need to know to stay safe and healthy.
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NCW Libraries Offering Wildfire Smoke Relief
Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is partnering with NCW Libraries to provide relief for those affected by wildfire smoke.
CDHD has donated portable air filters to library branch locations within the two county area in order to establish these spaces as a safe place to escape the impacts of wildfire smoke...
CDHD Warning Of Poor Air In Parts Of Chelan, Douglas Counties
An alert has led the Chelan Douglas Health District to urge the public to be aware of the unhealthy air, especially in Northern and Western parts of the county
Chelan-Douglas Health District Issues Warning About Air Quality
The Chelan-Douglas Health District is warning North Central Washington residents that poor air quality is expected for the next few days and they should take steps to protect themselves.
They are urging everyone, but particularly those who are sensitive to air quality conditions, to stay inside as much as possible, keep doors and windows closed, change air conditioners to recirculate, and use a po
Complimentary KN95 Masks Provided Around Chelan, Douglas Counties
Chelan County Emergency Management has provided complimentary KN95 masks to 15 locations around both Chelan and Douglas Counties.
Each package contains two masks with the goal that two masks would be provided to each person that needs them
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How Does the State Measure Air Quality?
Air quality over the past couple of weeks has ranged from unhealthy to hazardous for much of the area.
State Department of Ecology Communications Manager Andrew Wineke says there are two different measuring indexes that measure dangerous PM2
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Grant County Health District Issues Air Quality Alert
The Grant County Health District has issued a public health advisory for hazardous air quality conditions that are not expected to clear up for the next few days.
They are offering the following recommendations:
-If it looks smoky outside, it is not a good time for any outdoor activities
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Hazy Conditions Expected for Much of the Week
It unfortunately looks like the hazy conditions and poor air quality could be with North Central Washington most of the week.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Turner says there could be temporary relief with a weak system tonight but it will be short-lived
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Air Quality Worsens, Residents Recommended to Limit Exposure
Wildfires all along the West Coast have paired with weather conditions that have meant poor air quality throughout the state.
Chelan-Douglas Health District Public Information Officer Veronica Farias says everyone needs to avoid prolonged exposure to the smoke, but especially children, pregnant women, adults over 65, and people with heart, lung, or respiratory illness
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Health District Warns of Poor Air Quality in Chelan/Douglas Counties
The Chelan-Douglas Health District is encouraging as many residents as possible to stay home due to smoke in the area from wildfires leading to unhealthy air quality conditions.
They also suggest taking a few steps to keep the air quality inside your home as clear as possible by keep windows and doors closed; avoid bringing outdoor air inside by setting air conditioning units to recirculate; don'