Unhealthy and Very Unhealthy Air Quality

Location: 1306 Duarte Street, Brawley, CA, USA

Category: Air

Description:

I have a widget on my phone called I air. Because of it's convenience, I rely on it to gage air quality in my area. They pick up their readings from Ivan's air monitors. So this is actually your information. Air quality became Very Unhealthy some time in the past hour according to IQ Air. At the moment of this report it must have gone down because IVAN showed it at Unhealthy levels only. I did notice a little congestion on my part despite in home air filters and not having been outside during that period. It's night time so I have no pictures of the outside. Only screenshots of the reports.

Administrator Comment: General Information about particle pollution air quality alerts from ICAPCD: Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment