Wildfire Smoke

Wednesday, August 29,2018
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Aerial view a smoke coming from a burnt trees on fire in the forest

For more information on the wildfire smoke that is in our area:

Link to NOAA Special Weather Statement:

http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=ffc&wwa=special%20weather%20statement
In addition, when Georgia EPD determines that the smoke will get to levels indicating level ORANGE, NOAA will issue an air quality alert.

Link to NOAA Air Quality Alert:

http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=ffc&wwa=air%20quality%20alert

Link to GA Dept of Public Health Press Release:

Lastly, a Press release was issued last week when the smoke first started becoming a widespread issue.  This PR contains tips and health safety information that is relevant anytime we are dealing with the smoke:

https://dph.georgia.gov/press-releases/2016-11-09/smoke-wildfires-spreads-georgia

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