News Release: Curry County Health Officials urge residents to take precautions due to wildfire smoke
Curry
Community Health, Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality are offering Oregonians ways to identify poor air
quality conditions and tips to stay healthy and safe during fire season.
Wildfires across the area can create hazardous and smoky conditions.
People with chronic lung or heart conditions, the elderly and children have higher risk of health problems from the fine particles in wildfire smoke. People who suffer from asthma or other respiratory conditions should follow their breathing management plans, keep medications on hand, and contact their health care provider if necessary.
Curry Community Health urges residents to take the following precautions to avoid breathing problems or other symptoms from smoke:
- Be aware of smoke
concentrations in your area and avoid the places with highest
concentrations.
- Residents can check the
current local air quality conditions on Oregon Smoke blog <http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/. Avoid outdoor activities
when air quality is unhealthy and hazardous.
- To avoid smoke either leave
the area or protect yourself by staying indoors, closing as many windows
and doors as possible without letting your home overheat, and using a
filter in your heating or cooling system that removes very fine
particulate matter.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor
activity in smoky conditions. Young children and persons with heart or
lung problems are especially vulnerable.
For more information:
Oregon Health Authority: http://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/Preparedness/Prepare/Pages/PrepareForWildfire.aspx
Twitter: @RRSNF #ChetcoBarFire
Facebook: /https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF/
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5385/
CONTACT: Sherrié Ward
Curry Community Health
Phone 541-373-8016