Air Quality forecasted to be ‘Unhealthy’ by Sunday in Carson City, 'Very Unhealthy' in Gardnerville
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 8:09am
UPDATE 12 p.m.: As of 12 p.m., Carson City's AQI has changed to 166, which is 'Unhealthy.'
Gardnerville is now at 179, also 'Unhealthy.'
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While the Tamarack Fire burns, more and more of its smoke is settling on the valley floor, causing a smokey haze that is affecting air quality throughout the region.
As of 8 a.m. Saturday, the air quality is “Moderate,” according to AirNow with a 66 Air Quality Index (AQI) Score.
The forecast for later today will go into “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” and tomorrow it is slated to be “Unhealthy.”
Gardnerville
Gardnerville’s current AQI is at 204, or “Very Unhealthy.” The forecast for later today is “Unhealthy” and “Unhealthy” for tomorrow.
Reno
For Reno, the current AQI is at 64 with a “Moderate” score. Later today it is forecasted to switch to “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” but tomorrow it is forecasting only a “Moderate” sore again.
How to stay safe
Some people are more sensitive than fire smoke than others, according to AirNow. A person with lung disease, heart failure, angina, ischemic heart disease or any other disease affecting the heart are more at risk.
Older adults, young children and teenagers are also more affected, as well as individual with diabetes, or a person who is pregnant.
Keep a several-day supply of nonperishable food in that house that do not require cooking. Cooking, especially frying and broiling, can add to indoor pollution levels.
Consider purchasing an air cleaner. Some room air cleaners can help reduce particle levels indoors.
Keep windows and doors closed and the air conditioner on. Keep the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside. Open windows to air out the house when air quality improves.
Get air quality information: If there is an active fire in your area, follow your local news, the airnow.gov website, or your state air quality website for up-to-date information.
Have a supply of N-95 of P-100 masks on hand, and learn how to use them correctly.
For more information about Air Quality and your health, visit airnow.gov
