The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Nez Perce County, including the Nez Perce Indian Reservation of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke.
Air quality in the region is listed as “unhealthy”, impacting some members of the general public who may experience health effects and more sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted than others. No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved, and the ban will remain in effect until at least Wednesday at 10am.
Those who experience greater health effects from smoke include children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors). Under the most severe pollution levels, sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exposure and limit indoor activities, and everyone should restrict their outdoor activities.
