Air Quality Advisory Issued for Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from California wildfires is expected to drift into Southern Nevada.

Clark County’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing a smoke advisory, in effect today, Sunday, Aug. 30. Air Quality forecasters say smoke from coastal California wildfires is drifting into the region, increasing levels of particulate matter pollution in the area. Residents should take necessary precautions.

Smoke is made of small particulates and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases and contribute to ground-level ozone formation. Exposure to smoke can induce coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath even in healthy people.

According to the EPA, people who may be most sensitive to elevated levels of particulates and ozone include individuals with respiratory problems, cardiac disease, young children and 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

• Stay indoors when you see or smell smoke.
• Keep windows and doors closed.
• Limit outdoor exertion on days with high levels of fine particulates in the air. Exercise makes you breathe heavier and increases the amount of particulates you are likely to inhale.
• Consider changing your indoor air filters if they are dirty.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH AIR QUALITY INFORMATION

The Department of Environment and Sustainability monitors air pollution through a network of monitoring sites throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Data is collected from these sites and reported at our monitoring website: DESAQMonitoring.ClarkCountyNV.gov. People can stay informed through a couple channels:

• Daily Air Quality Forecast Website: DESAQMonitoring.ClarkCountyNV.gov.
• Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClarkCountyDES; Twitter/X: @ClarkCountyDES and Instagram: @clarkcountydes.
• Daily Text/Email Alerts: www.enviroflash.org.
• AIRNow Mobile App: https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/.

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