Air Quality Alert issued January 20 at 11:45PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of windblown dust and ash.

* WHERE…South Coast Air Basin. Pollution levels can vary by time
and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN…Through 10 PM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause
serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant,
children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater
risk.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your
health. Please see the California Department of Public Health
Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash at
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe-
Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx. To view current and forecasted air quality
levels, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District
website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at
www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air quality
alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.