Clarkia, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.

* WHERE...Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties.

* WHEN...Until 12 PM PST September 6th.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Air pollutants can cause
breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons
with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to
increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid
prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open
burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended
that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity
outdoors.

For more information about IDEQ Coeur d'Alene Regional Office,
contact 208-769-1422.