Wind this weekend could bring occasional wildfire smoke into parts of Klamath, Lake and Harney Counties. Smoke from the Fawn Fire in California could impact these areas over the weekend. Air quality conditions can change rapidly, check current conditions here, by downloading the free OregonAir app on your smartphone, or going to AirNow.gov.
Smoke
can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most
at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease,
older adults and pregnant women.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
- Stay
inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.
- Avoid
strenuous outdoor activity.
- Use
high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation
systems or portable air purifies. Or create
your own air purifying filter by following these instructions.
- Be
aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.
- If you have heart or lung disease or asthma, follow your healthcare provider’s advice.
Cloth, dust and surgical
masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95
or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they
must be properly
fitted and worn. They won’t work for everyone, especially children. People
with heart or lung conditions should consult their doctor before wearing a
respirator. Get
more information about protecting your health during wildfires.