Date

Linggo, Setyembre 20, 2020

Spare the Air Status

There is no Spare the Air Alert in effect Sunday or Monday and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy on these days.

Smoke from fires in northern California is expected to drift southward into the Bay Area, impacting the North Bay, causing smoky and hazy skies on Sunday and Monday. Air quality is expected to be in the good to moderate range and is not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard Sunday or Monday. The Air District will be closely monitoring air quality throughout the region for smoke impacts from the fires.

If the smell of smoke is present, it is important that Bay Area residents protect their health by avoiding exposure. If possible, stay inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside, if temperatures allow. It is also recommended that those impacted by smoke set their air conditioning units and car vent systems to re-circulate to prevent outside air from moving inside.

Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a dry scratchy throat and irritated sinuses. Elevated particulate matter in the air can trigger wheezing in those who suffer from asthma, emphysema or COPD. Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.

Check the Air District's Current Air Quality page for real-time air quality readings.

View press release.

View Wildfire Safety web page.

Last Updated: 9/21/2020