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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1039 AM MST Thu Apr 25 2024

CAZ562-566-567-270700-
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, 
Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, 
El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley
1039 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM 
WINDBLOWN DUST...

The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to  
increased particle pollution from blowing dust. The air quality alert 
is in effect on Friday, April 26, from 10am to midnight.

In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit
your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed 
and avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or 
an air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans 
or swamp coolers that bring in outside air.

Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health
problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease 
symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with 
heart or lung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for 
dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older 
adults, and people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid 
prolonged exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution 
levels are high.

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: 
• Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation 
• Slow down if driving on dirt roads
• Stabilize loose soils

Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location  
depending on wind conditions. 

To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County visit
the Imperial County Air Quality website at
http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter, 
facebook or Instagram (@county_air).

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AJ