Lenore, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston
Nez Perce Tribe

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire
smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind
activity; some areas may be more impacted than others. Air quality
is currently in the bModerateb to bUnhealthyb categories of the
Air Quality Index (AQI). No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved.
For the latest air quality readings head to
https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at
www.idsmoke.blogspot.com

* WHERE...Nez Perce Reservation, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM PDT Monday, September 8.

* IMPACTS...Those who experience greater health effects from smoke
includeb/children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with
asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or
otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure
(those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those individuals who are
sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to
avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory.
It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or
strenuous activity outdoors.

Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: (800)-345-1007