Air Quality Smoke Advisory Issued Due to New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) has issued an advisory for Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for smoke and high levels of particulates (PM2.5 and PM10) that could occur from fireworks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
The scheduled fireworks on the Strip and anticipated neighborhood fireworks throughout Clark County may create smoke and particulate pollution. Smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases and contribute to ground-level ozone formation. Particulates are typically created by vehicle exhaust and wood smoke.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, people who may be most sensitive to elevated levels of particulates and ozone include individuals with respiratory problems, cardiac disease, young children or senior citizens. Consult your physician if you have a medical condition that makes you sensitive to air quality conditions.
HELPFUL TIPS TO LIMIT PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO SMOKE
- Limit outdoor exertion on days with high levels of fine particles in the air. Exercise makes you breathe heavier and increases the amount of particulates you are likely to inhale.
- Keep windows and doors
- Consider changing your indoor air filters if they are dirty.
STAY UP TO DATE WITH LOCAL AIR QUALITY INFORMATION
- Daily Air Quality Forecast Website: ClarkCountyNV.gov.
- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/ClarkCountyDES; Twitter/X: @ClarkCountyDES and Instagram: @clarkcountydes.
- Daily Text/Email Alerts: enviroflash.org.
- AIRNow Mobile App: https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/.