Pasco, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima
Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for
Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla, Franklin, and
Columbia counties until further notice due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional wildfires.

When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for
cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat-
related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Information about air quality from the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or
call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima
Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org
or call 509-834-2050.

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures
of 95 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of
heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and
central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily high temperature records are at risk
for many cities in the warning area through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.

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