01/09/2025
Please follow recommendations and stay healthy.
There is a Wildfire Smoke Advisory and an Air Quality Alert in effect today for large portions of Los Angeles County due to the wildfires and Santa Ana winds. This advisory is expected to be in place until 5:00 p.m. today, possibly longer.
Air quality in the Beach Cities is in the “unhealthy” range, which means everyone may begin to experience health effects, and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Residents are encouraged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and should avoid vigorous physical activity.
The L.A. County Department of Public Health has issued a Health Alert and urges everyone in areas where there is visible smoke or the smell of smoke or unhealthy air quality to avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure and to limit physical exertion (whether indoor or outdoor), such as exercise. Children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or have other air quality-sensitive conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, and other chronic respiratory diseases, should follow these recommendations and stay indoors as much as possible even in areas where smoke, soot, or ash cannot be seen or there is no smell of smoke. If your condition worsens, contact your healthcare provider immediately for medical advice.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a Smoke Advisory due to the wildfires and a Windblown Dust & Ash Advisory. A Residential No-Burn Day Alert is also in effect for Jan. 9. More information is available on the South Coast Air Quality Management District website at https://www.aqmd.gov/ .
To stay updated with real-time/forecasted Air Quality in your area, download the South Coast AQMD Mobile App: http://www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp (Also available in Spanish) or visit https://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/air-quality-forecasts.