Merced City School District is monitoring multiple wildfires currently impacting air quality in the valley. According to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), which provides hourly updates to MCSD, our area is experiencing significant smoke impacts. A Health Caution is in effect until the fires are extinguished.
Anyone experiencing poor air quality due to wildfire smoke should move indoors to a filtered, air-conditioned environment with windows closed. The common cloth and paper masks being worn due to COVID-19 concerns will not protect individuals from wildfire smoke.
If an area is impacted by smoke and/or falling ash, air quality should be considered unhealthy. All physical exercise should be adjusted and appropriate for current conditions. Employees experiencing any difficulty breathing while outdoors, should move indoors.
Stay informed:
- Monitor current wildfires at valleyair.org/wildfires
- Download the free “Valley Air” app and type in your address to see air quality levels in your area
- Register at https://www.valleyair.org/myraan/ to get email/text notifications when air quality is poor for your saved locations
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