Air Quality Alert

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following...WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.WHERE...Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin and Gunnison Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Meeker, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Aspen and Gunnison.WHEN...900 AM Monday August 11 to 900 AM Tuesday August 12IMPACTS...Smoke from large wildfires in Rio Blanco County is impacting a large area of western and central Colorado. Periods of moderate to heavy smoke are possible throughout the advisory area on Monday and Tuesday.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.