Air Quality Alert

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following...WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.WHERE...Routt, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Jackson, Grand and Clear Creek Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Steamboat Springs, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Central City, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling and Georgetown.WHEN...900 AM Wednesday August 06 to 900 AM Thursday August 07IMPACTS...Smoke from large wildfires in Rio Blanco County is impacting a large area of Colorado. Periods of moderate to heavy smoke are possible throughout the advisory area on Wednesday.HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.