AEUS76 KLOX 022044
AQALOX
 
Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1244 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025
 
CAZ370-366-362-367-031800-
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
Including the cities of Santa Monica, Torrance, and Long Beach
Malibu Coast-
Including the city of Malibu
Palos Verdes Hills-

1244 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025
 
...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of windblown dust and ash.

* WHERE...parts of Coastal Los Angeles County. Windblown ash from
the Palisades burned zone is possible in areas immediately east of
the burned zone including Santa Monica and surrounding areas.
Pollution levels can vary by time and location depending on
emissions and local weather conditions. 

* WHEN...12 PM Sunday through 10 AM Monday.

* IMPACTS...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 respiratory 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, in areas affected by windblown dust and ash:

	* Avoid outdoor activity
	* 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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See California
Department of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash
at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe-
Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or
download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional
details for this air quality alert may be available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

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