With the return of the strong Santa Ana winds in Los Angeles County, the air quality will be changing quickly, especially for those downwind of the fires. Experts give tips on how to protect yourself.

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Concern for air quality grows as strong winds blow ash from burn areas

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A Palisades Fire victim who is a pulmonologist sets up a Disaster Relief Pulmonary Clinic Amidst strong winds expected on the evening of Jan. 20 through late in the evening on Jan. 21, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory late on Jan. 19, advising that, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, gusty winds may disperse ash from recent fire burn scars and generate dust pot…

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a wind-drawn dust and ashes warning until Tuesday, at 10 p.m., due to the strong winds in Santa Ana that can affect air quality throughout the area. “The dust and ashes carried by the wind contain small particles that can cause irritation or exacerbate pre-existing health conditions, particularly for children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with heart or lung conditions,” says …

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles emitió un aviso de polvo y cenizas arrastradas por el viento hasta el martes, a las 10 p.m., debido a los fuertes vientos de Santa Ana que pueden afectar la calidad del aire en toda el área. “El polvo y las cenizas arrastrados por el viento contienen pequeñas partículas que pueden causar irritación o exacerbar condiciones de salud preexistentes, particularmente para niños, adultos mayor…

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Announce wind-drawn dust and ashes warning for Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a windblown dust and ash advisory following strong Santa Ana winds expected to affect the region through Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 p.m.

Concern for air quality grows as strong winds blow ash from burn areas

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