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Smoke from the fires in Northern Sacramento Valley is expected to impact air quality in the eastern portion of the Bay Area down to Santa Clara Valley on Friday and Saturday. Residents in affected areas should stay alert to news coverage and health warnings related to smoke. Check air quality at fire.airnow.gov and take steps to protect your health from smoke. Learn how at www.baaqmd.gov/wildfiresafety. Pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.
Kevin G. Ruano Hernandez
Kevin G. Ruano Hernandez is the Air Analyst at PSE Healthy Energy. In this role, he is responsible for crafting and deploying air quality sensors and engaging with impacted communities potentially affected by nearby pollution sources. Kevin served as a member of the AB 617 Community Emissions Reductions Plan (CERP) steering committee for Richmond, North Richmond and San Pablo and occupies a Youth Seat on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Community Advisory Council.
Prior to joining PSE, Kevin was a Junior Environmental Engineer at Ramboll where he conducted air monitoring analysis, pollution control, air quality permitting, and geospatial analyses. He also contributed as a Research Assistant for UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, where he delved into indoor air pollution linked to gas stove usage. Kevin was also an Air Technician with Groundwork Richmond for the Air Rangers initiative, where he deployed and maintained budget-friendly air sensors in Richmond.
Last Updated: 4/21/2017