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What about the health of my family?
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During a wildfire emergency, current air quality reports and health alerts can be found at the San Diego County Emergency website at http://www.sdcountyemergency.com
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Smoke exposure can cause coughing, a scratchy throat, irritated sinuses, runny nose, headache, or eye irritation. Generally, these symptoms will be alleviated after the smoke has cleared. However, if you develop a painful cough or difficulty breathing that remains after the smoke has cleared, consult your physician.
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Children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions should take extra precautions. Those with heart and lung conditions must take extra care to use medications and inhalers as needed.
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If you remain at home, and do not evacuate during a wildfire, stay indoors and keep windows, doors and vents shut. If using the air conditioner, close off the fresh air intake. Do not use anything that burns such as stoves, candles, fireplaces, or cigarettes that will introduce more particles into the air. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol.
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If you must evacuate, try to minimize smoke inhalation with a dust mask or bandana. Keep windows and vents shut in your vehicle while driving away and set the air conditioner to recirculate.
For more information on protecting the health of your family contact,
County of San Diego Air Pollution Control District,
Information on wildfire smoke and your health, current air quality conditions, and air quality forecasts.
Website: http://www.sdapcd.org/air/smoke/smoke.html
For the most current air quality information, including health advisories from the San Diego county Air Pollution Control District, call (858) 586-2800
To view pollution maps of particulate matter such as soot and smoke from the County of San Diego Air Pollution Control District visit: http://www.sdapcd.org/air/maps/today_pm.html
California Air Pollution Control Officer's Board
Smoke Impact Information
Website: http://www.airquality.org/smokeimpact/
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