5 Freeway north of LA is under an air quality alert which was reported by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:44 a.m. The alert is in effect until Sunday July 5, at 10:45 a.m.

The full list of affected locations includes:

5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita
Calabasas/Agoura Hills
San Fernando Valley
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area
Los Angeles County Beaches
Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles
San Gabriel Valley
Malibu
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Susana Mountains
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area


Air quality alerts: Recommendations from the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

When an air quality alert is in effect, following the NWS guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the NWS for safeguarding your well-being:

Seek shelter indoors when possible:

Whenever possible, seek refuge indoors, especially if you grapple with respiratory concerns, health issues, or belong to the senior or child demographic

Minimize outdoor exposure:

When you can’t avoid going outdoors, keep outdoor activities to the bare essentials. Reducing your time outdoors is the key.

Mitigate pollution sources:

Be mindful of activities that exacerbate pollution, such as driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using other motorized vehicles. Limit their use during air quality alerts.

Banish open burning:

Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert. Such practices only contribute to heightened air pollution.

Stay well-informed:

Keep yourself informed by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news station. Staying in the know ensures that you can make informed decisions about outdoor activities during air quality alerts.

Respiratory health caution:

If you have respiratory problems or underlying health conditions, exercise extra caution. These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.

By adhering to the recommendations from the NWS, you can enhance your safety during air quality alerts and reduce your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay vigilant, stay protected, and prioritize your health above all else.

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