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Pretty DARN smokey

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:54 pm
by azsnowman
The fire is nowhere near me, I'm SAFE for the time being *until this weekend with ALL the JERKS up here* but MAN........the smoke up here from the CCC Fire near Phoenix is SMOKING US OUT :eek:


News Alert
Heavy smoke prompts health advisory





06/30/2005





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Officials with Navajo County Public Health Services and Navajo County Emergency Services issued a health advisory this morning due to heavy smoke from wildfires. The poor air quality conditions are expected to continue for the next several days.

Closing windows and turning off evaporative coolers when smoke is present should reduce exposure to smoke.
The county suggests the following actions when smoke is present:

* Stay inside with windows and doors shut.
* Use the recycle or recirculate mode on air conditioners in home or automobiles.
* Avoid cooking and vacuuming, which can increase indoor air pollutants.
* Individuals with asthma or other respiratory diseases should follow their asthma management plan.
* People who experience more severe health problems due to smoke exposure should relocate to another area.
* Keep airways moist by drinking lots of water. Breathing through a warm, wet cloth can help relieve dryness.
* If you develop symptoms suggestive of lung or heart problems, consult a health care provider as soon as possible.
* Be aware that outdoor events and activities may be canceled or postponed if smoke levels become elevated.
* Be alert for additional PSAs.

Information on this advisory is also available by calling the Southern Apache and Navajo counties public information line by dialing 593.


*cough* Dennis *cough*

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:01 pm
by coriolis
Hang in there Dennis. This is like an every year thing. I hope that things don't get any worse. Whatever you do, stay safe!
Remember that life and health and your family come first! Keep us posted....

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 7:03 pm
by Cookiely
I went through something similar in Ukiah. I tasted smoke for months after.

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 7:56 pm
by azsnowman
coriolis wrote:Hang in there Dennis. This is like an every year thing. I hope that things don't get any worse. Whatever you do, stay safe!
Remember that life and health and your family come first! Keep us posted....


Yep Ed......it's like you folks that live along the coast, hurricanes and tornados for you folks in the plains, it's just one and maybe the ONLY sacrifice we live with, FIRES!! I think I would much rather deal with fires than hurrincanes, at least I have protected myself by thinning the property next to me!

Dennis