Air Quality Advisory - Smoke Impacts (Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD))

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*Air Monitoring Data - Current readings for particulates are available for the King City, Carmel Valley, Monterey (titled “Shop Monterey”), Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Davenport stations Link
To check readings of particle pollution at any one of these stations, in the “Air Quality Maps” page, click on the down arrow in the dialog box, scroll down and 1) click on “Particulates” for the most recent readings throughout the air basin, or 2) click on “Historical -Particulates” for historical readings throughout the air basin. The top line of each location box indicates PM10, the particulate reading in ug/m3, and the time of the reading (PST, backwards average over 1 hour). PM10 means particulate matter under 10 microns in size, the inhalable size range. Ug/m3 means micrograms per cubic meter, the concentration of smoke in the air. The PM10 health categories for 1-hour averages are: Good 0-40; Moderate 41-80; Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 81-175; Unhealthy 176-300; Very Unhealthy 301-500; Hazardous >500. Real-time readings of particulates may be elevated due to smoke, ash and dust. For more information on degree of potential health effects go to the table located in the “Characterization of Smoke Levels and Potential Health Effects” link.
*Characterization of Smoke Levels and Potential Health Effects Link
Guidelines for Protecting Yourself from Smoke (Adapted from “Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials”, EPA Region X)
*Forecasted Weather Conditions Link
At this website you can get the Local 7-Day Forecast; type in the city and state in the blue panel on the left column
*Local Fire Information Link
At this website you can get more information on the Basin Complex Fire
*News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (134.2 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
*Particulate Readings - 1-Hour Averages of PM10 PDF (714.2 k)
The Air District has set up real-time smoke monitors at several stations throughout the air basin, from King City up to Davenport. The data indicates PM10, the particulate reading in ug/m3, and the time of the reading. PM10 means particulate matter under 10 microns in size, the inhalable size range. Ug/m3 means micrograms per cubic meter, the concentration of smoke in the air. The PM10 health categories for 1-hour averages are: Good 0-40; Moderate 41-80; Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 81-175; Unhealthy 176-300; Very Unhealthy 301-500; Hazardous >500. Real-time readings of particulates may be elevated due to smoke, ash and dust. For more information on degree of potential health effects go to the table located in the “Characterization of Smoke Levels and Potential Health Effects” link.
5/22/08 10:00 AM News Release - Summit Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (83.5 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires. Summit Fire located South of Loma Prieta on Summit Road near Maymen Flats.
5/22/08 2:00 PM News Release - Summit Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (85.9 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
5/23/08 News Release - Summit Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (86.1 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/11/08 News Release – Indians Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (82.8 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/12/08 News Release – Indians Fire and Martin Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (88.8 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/13/08 News Release – Indians Fire and Martin Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (94.2 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/14/08 News Release – Indians Fire and Martin Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (95.1 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/15/08 News Release – Indians Fire and Martin Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (90.7 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/16/08 News Release – Indians Fire and Martin Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (88.9 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/19/08 News Release - Indians Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (90.1 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/20/08 News Release - Indians Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (93.0 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires. The Indians Fire is still burning out of control, spreading north and east with the fire perimeter 5.5 miles SW of King City.
6/21/08 News Release - Indians Fire and Trabing Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (92.3 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires. The Indians Fire is still burning out of control, spreading primarily to the north with the fire perimeter 5.5 miles SW of King City. The Trabing Fire, with temperatures reaching a scorching 110 degress at a tinder dry 3% humidity at nearby Corralitos, a suspicious multi-ignition point fire broke out along Trabing Road in the Larkin Valley area north of Watsonville just before 2 pm Friday afternoon.
6/22/08 News Release - Indians Fire and Trabing Fire Smoke Advisory PDF (95.2 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires. The Indians Fire remains very active with limited but steady movement continuing to the north. The main area of the fire is about 10 miles SW of King City and is the largest active wildfire in the State. The 630 acres Trabing Fire remains 90% contained with full containment expected this evening.
6/23/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (95.1 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/24/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (119.3 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/26/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (105.9 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires
6/27/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (107.9 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/28/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (114.0 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/29/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (100.5 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
6/30/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (96.7 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/01/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (141.3 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/03/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (152.7 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/07/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (144.5 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/08/08 - Particulate Levels PDF (41.1 k)
The Air District has set up real-time smoke monitors at several stations including Monterey, Salinas, Carmel Valley and Watsonville. King City and Santa Cruz will be added. Real-time readings of particulates may be elevated due to smoke, ash and dust.
7/08/08 News Release Issued @ 1:00 p.m. - Smoke Advisory PDF (133.5 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/08/08 News Release Issued @ 2:30 p.m. - Smoke Advisory PDF (142.3 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/09/08 - Particulate Levels PDF (41.3 k)
The Air District has set up real-time smoke monitors at several stations including Monterey, Salinas, Carmel Valley and Watsonville. King City and Santa Cruz will be added. Real-time readings of particulates may be elevated due to smoke, ash and dust.
7/09/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (141.9 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/10/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (168.5 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.
7/11/08 News Release - Smoke Advisory PDF (142.0 k)
Air Pollution District Advises Public About Pollution Levels Due to Wildfires.