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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 12/02/2022 - The Cle Elum Mobile air quality monitor is currently showing unhealthy air quality. As of today, at noon, air quality in that area is at a level where everyone should reduce exposure and limit time outside.
KCPHD wants residents to be aware of current air quality conditions in the Cle Elum area to take necessary steps to avoid negative health effects. Air quality information can be accessed at any time via the Washington Air Monitoring Network online https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/. “Outdoor activities should take place when we have “good” air. When air quality changes to “moderate” or worse, we recommend people start making changes, including moving indoors,” asserts Kittitas County Public Health Director Chelsey Loeffers. Attached is the “Air Pollution and School Activities” table for specific recommendations based on air quality conditions. For more information about health concerns relating to air quality or informational resources, please contact KCPHD at (509)-962-7515.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Kasey Knutson, Public Information Officer, 509-962-7515