Air quality alert issued for SLO County. How to stay healthy
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District issued an air quality alert for the Oceano Dunes and Nipomo Mesa from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Blowing dust and sand deteriorated the air quality in the area, the agency said.
The agency classified the air quality in Nipomo as “moderate” on Thursday.
The air quality will be at its worst from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“Very sensitive individuals such as infants, as well as children and adults with existing respiratory or heart conditions, may experience adverse health effects during blowing dust periods,” the agency said in a news release.
The public should reschedule outdoor activities, even if they aren’t able to see the dust.
If the dust and sand are visible in the area, all adults and children should “avoid strenuous outdoor activity, remain indoors as much as possible, and set any heating, air conditioning, ventilation systems to recirculation,” the release said.
People should talk with their doctor about health problems experienced in high-pollution areas.
Visit the Air Pollution Control District website at https://bit.ly/4ddPly8 to see current air quality conditions, forecasts for SLO County and to see what areas are impacted by blowing dust.
Sign up to receive the daily air quality forecast via email by visiting slocleanair.org/air-quality/forecasting.php.
