SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. November 2, 2017 – The smoke and haze visible today, Thursday, November 2, 2017, is from prescribed fire operations on the Eldorado National Forest and the Tahoe National Forest Truckee Ranger District. More information is posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages at https://www.facebook.com/LakeTahoeUSFS/posts/1343168762478012 and https://twitter.com/LakeTahoeUSFS.
If you have low tolerance for smoke, please take the following precautions to reduce your exposure.
- Stay indoors as much as possible especially seniors and children. Avoid physical exertion.
- Close windows, doors, and outside vents when it is smoky. Use a fan or air conditioner to re-circulate the air. Ventilate your home and work place during periods when it is least smoky.
- Drink lots of water, eat a balanced diet, and get adequate rest. Good health strengthens your immune system.
- Wearing paper masks will generally not protect your lungs from wildland fire smoke.
- Be diligent about taking medicines prescribed by your doctor if you have pre-existing respiratory problems.
- If, after following these guidelines, you still experience discomfort while breathing, consult your physician.
Learn more about smoke impacts and management at https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=topics.smoke_events.