LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is issuing a smoke advisory through Monday.
Smoke from California wildfires is expected to drift into the region and may lead to elevated concentrations of particulate matter in the air.
DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and asthma or heart disease.
Consult your physician if you have a medical condition that makes you sensitive to air quality conditions. Under such conditions, it may be best for children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart disease to stay indoors.
HELPFUL TIPS TO LIMIT PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO SMOKE
· Limit outdoor exertion on days with high levels of fine particles in the air. Exercise makes you breathe heavier and increases the number of particulates you are likely to inhale.· Keep windows and doors closed.· Consider changing your indoor air filters if they are dirty.
STAY UP TO DATE WITH AIR QUALITY INFORMATION
The Department of Environment and Sustainability monitors air pollution through a network of monitoring sites throughout the Las Vegas valley.
Data is collected from these sites and reported at the county's monitoring website.
