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Florida, Georgia, Oregon Air Quality Alert
12 Dec
Summary
- Northern Florida faces 'very unhealthy' fine particle pollution levels.
- Oregon's air quality in the 'unhealthy' zone near Bend and Medford.
- Vulnerable groups advised to limit outdoor activity due to pollution.
Residents in Florida, Georgia, and Oregon are facing significant air quality concerns as of Friday morning. A live map indicates that northern Florida, including areas around Sanderson and Lake Butler, is under a 'very unhealthy' Air Quality Index (AQI) warning due to fine particle pollution.
Simultaneously, a pocket of air pollution classified as 'unhealthy' is impacting parts of Oregon, specifically south of Bend and northeast of Medford, near the town of La Pine. This situation prompts advisories for outdoor activities in these regions.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that the general population minimize prolonged or intense outdoor physical activities when air quality is 'very unhealthy'. For sensitive groups, complete avoidance of outdoor activity is advised. In 'unhealthy' zones, sensitive populations should limit outdoor exertion, while others should reduce intense activities and take breaks.
