...AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until Friday afternoon.

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from the numerous
wildfires in the area.

* WHERE...Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Lake, and Klamath
Counties.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease,
older adults and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQs Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

Things you can do to protect yourself and your family when smoke
levels are high:

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease or asthma, follow your
healthcare providers advice.

For additional information...please visit the web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/deq