Thursday, July 5, 2018

Public Health

This is a notification from PitkinAlert:

Smoke and Ash in the El Jebel/Basalt area is extremely heavy due to wildfire activity.

Even someone who is healthy can get sick if there is enough smoke in the air. Breathing in smoke can have immediate health effects, including coughing, trouble breathing, and chest pain. Older adults, pregnant women, children, and people with chronic health conditions may be more likely to get sick if they breathe in wildfire smoke.
If you think you need to be evacuated, please seek shelter at Roaring Fork High School. There is medical staff on site to assist with health needs.
For all others, if smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you should remain indoors with windows closed, if possible.


El humo y las cenizas en el área de El Jebel / Basalto son extremadamente pesados debido a la actividad de los incendios forestales.

Incluso una persona sana puede enfermarse si hay suficiente humo en el aire. Respirar humo puede tener efectos inmediatos sobre la salud, como tos, dificultad para respirar y dolor en el pecho. Los adultos mayores, las mujeres embarazadas, los niños y las personas con enfermedades crónicas pueden tener más probabilidades de enfermarse si inhalan humo de incendios forestales.
Si cree que necesita ser evacuado, busque refugio en Roaring Fork High School. Hay personal médico en el lugar para ayudar con las necesidades de salud.
Para todos los demás, si el humo es espeso o se vuelve espeso en su vecindario, debe permanecer adentro con las ventanas cerradas, si es posible. D5, D21

If you have any questions or if you received this information in error, please contact:
AlertHelp@pitkin911.org

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