Tell tens of thousands in California to stay inside

Tens of thousands of people in southern California were notified of staying in their homes as “emergency” air quality conditions that affect parts of the Kochilla Valley on Friday.

The Airnow Map of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which provides a actual snapshot of air quality, shows that air pollution levels around Cathedral City and thousands of palm trees “are very unhealthy” for “dangerous” on Friday morning.

Warnings mean that the risk of negative health effects caused by air pollution is increased to everyone, not only the weak population.

Why do it matter

Air pollution and severe heat constitute great health risks to the common people, especially for young people, the elderly and weak population, such as those who suffer from breathing or cardiovascular conditions.

The Environmental Protection Agency warns that current air pollution levels can lead to serious health problems, including low lung function, severe respiratory symptoms including chest pain, strict coughing, and increased hospital acceptance.

What do you know

Airnow map shows that the Maron Warning – the highest category – is valid for the Cathedral city, with a population of more than 50,000 people.

Airnow says: “The” dangerous “maroon warning means that pollution levels are” emergency conditions “, and that” everyone is more likely to be affected. “

The “very unhealthy” purple warning – the second highest category – covers the edge of the desert, the Sky Valley, thousands of palm trees and Samar. Airnow says that the risk of health effects “increases for everyone” in these areas.

Meanwhile, the red warnings are also valid in the Kochilla Valley in Rancho Mirage and parts of the palm desert, along with a large area along the borders of California Arizona, including one day.

Red warnings mean that “some members of the general public may have health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.”

What people say

the EPA He said that the population should remain inside where it is possible while the air quality is very bad. “Everyone: avoid all outdoor physical activity. Sensitive groups: they remain inside and keep the activity levels low. Follow tips to maintain low particle levels inside.”

He added: “The biggest health threat of smoke is one of the fine particles … [which] Chronic and lung heart diseases are aggravated – and even associated with early deaths in people with these conditions. “

Jonathan GregProfessor of respiratory and environmental medicine for children at Queen Mary University in London, Newsweek Previously: “There are very clear links between inhaling molecules and previous death from both respiratory diseases, heart and blood vessels.”

What happens after that

Air quality warnings are updated regularly by the Environmental Protection Agency and National Weather Service.

Residents in affected areas can access daily expectations and health directives via Airnow.gov and local agencies, where officials provide current information with the development of environmental conditions.