Smoke Creates Air Quality Concerns

Smoke from forest fires is impacting air quality.  The Oregon Health Authority has issued guidelines for air quality and outdoor activity.

Recess and sports may be moved indoors/cancelled or rescheduled based on air quality.

For Friday, 9/8/17

Indoor recess for all students.

Air Quality has improved to green and students are now allowed to play outdoors. The most recent reported reading was 8.7 with a three hour average of 8.3 and a 24 hour average 37.1 at SmokeBlog as of 7:00 am  PDT today.

Public Health

• Hydration is important.
• Limiting outdoor exposure is effective.
• Masks, unless fitted properly are not as effective as hydration or staying inside.
• Multnomah County has cooling shelters, which also have clean air.
• Homeowners should leave windows/doors closed/sealed to limit smoke entering the home.