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228 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE B, GOLDENDALE WASHINGTON 98620 • VOICE [PHONE REDACTED] • FAX [PHONE REDACTED] 501 NE WASHINGTON ST. P.O. BOX 159 WHITE SALMON, WA. 98672 VOICE [PHONE REDACTED] FAX [PHONE REDACTED] KEVIN BARRY: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH K L I C K I T A T C O U N T Y D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C H E A L T H For Immediate release: August 2, 2017 AIR QUALITY ADVISORY Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Air Quality in smoke impacted regions of Klickitat may be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Air quality is generally at the poorest in the morning and evening period of the day. Smoke advisories provide generalized regional information only. Air quality conditions may change rapidly and vary greatly throughout the county area. More people than average may have breathing problems or have worsened of existing asthma or lung disease. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, asthma, diabetes, infants, children, adults older than 65, pregnant women, or who have had a stroke. These people should limit time spent outdoors. Excessive heat may make these conditions worse. Adverse may include dizziness, headache, difficulty breathing, coughing, excessive phlegm, and nausea. For specific medical advice please contact your physician. The Washington Department of Ecology has set this advisory to be in effect through Saturday at 12:00PM. Should this advisory need to be extended we will issue additional notifications. More information is available concerning air quality and current fire conditions at the following websites: Ecology Air quality Home Page: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/air_monitoring_data/WAQA_Intro_Page.html The Washington Smoke Blog: http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ To receive email updates to air quality advisories send an email to [EMAIL REDACTED]