Ryan ChartrandThe San Luis Obispo County
Air Pollution Control District is cautioning all residents, especially those with sensitive respiratory systems, to be cautious outdoors as dust and ash from fires in Southern California and the Zaca Fire site blow into the area.
Officials warn that smoke resulting from the fires, as well as dust and ash, may be intermittently present in San Luis Obispo County’s air for days to come.
County health officials recommend the following:
- When smoke is obvious in the air, people should avoid strenuous outdoor activity and remain indoors as much as possible. Levels of particulates in the smoke may be high enough to affect even healthy adults and children.
- If a cough, shortness
of breath, wheezing, exhaustion, light-headedness or chest pain occurs,
outdoor activity should be stopped and the affected person should seek
medical attention. - When the air appears to be clear, normal activity may resume unless physical symptoms indicate that air pollution is still at a level that can cause a negative impact on your health. The APCD will
continue to closely monitor the air quality in San Luis Obispo County and notify residents of any change in status.