Yolo-Solano Air Quality

It was a pleasure speaking with all the attendees at the City of Woodland's Senior Resource Fair last Friday! We were there educating residents on the Air Quality Index, Spare the Air season, the importance of air purifiers for wildfire smoke events and our upcoming Fresh Air For All - Home Air Filtration Program, which distributes FREE air purifiers to residents. Applications for that program open on June 15!

More information on our website: https://www.ysaqmd.org/incentives/fresh-air-for-all-home-filtration-program/

The Woodland Daily Democrat

The Air District will be at the Woodland Senior Resource Fair this Thursday, May 28—come say hello and learn about air quality and our Fresh Air For All - Home Air Filtration Program!

https://www.ysaqmd.org/incentives/fresh-air-for-all-home-filtration-program/

The Air District Board's Yolo Clean Air Funds Committee met Wednesday to recommend funding for community projects that help improve air quality across Yolo County. Proposed projects support clean vehicles, alternative transportation, public outreach and education programs that benefit local communities.

Next up: the Solano Clean Air Funds Committee will meet Monday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Solano Transportation Authority offices at 423 Main St in Suisun City to discuss and recommend funding for projects in Solano County.

Learn more about the Clean Air Funds Program and upcoming meetings: https://www.ysaqmd.org/about-the-district/board-of-directors/

Check the Air Quality Index daily so you can make informed decisions about outdoor activities and help protect your health. Staying aware of local air quality conditions can help you know when to limit outdoor activity, spend more time indoors, or take extra precautions during smoke events.

Pets can also be impacted by poor air quality and wildfire smoke. When smoke is present or air quality is unhealthy, keep pets indoors as much as possible and limit strenuous outdoor activity like long walks or playtime.

We’ve loved seeing all the creative and thoughtful entries submitted for this year’s Clean Air Art Contest! 🎨💙

Reminder: the deadline is almost here — entries are due Friday, May 8. If you haven’t submitted yours yet, there’s still time to participate!

For more contest information and entry forms, visit: https://www.ysaqmd.org/classrooms/

When wildfire smoke moves in, cleaner indoor air can make a big difference. Creating a "clean air space" at home is one of the best ways to reduce smoke exposure and protect your health during smoke events. Stay inside, close widows and doors, and run an air purifier if you have one to help keep indoor air cleaner.

This , consider the steps you can take to be smoke ready. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/smokereadyca

California Air Resources Board

Air pollution can worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions, but the impacts are not experienced equally. Communities facing higher levels of pollution often see higher asthma rates and greater health risks.

Knowing when air quality is unhealthy can help you take steps to reduce exposure and breathe easier. Check the air quality like you check the weather! Visit https://www.airnow.gov to get current air quality information.

Wildfire smoke doesn’t stay close to the fire — it can travel hundreds of miles and impact air quality across entire regions.

During smoke events, it’s important to:
🌫️ Check local air quality. Sign up for daily air quality forecasts and to receive advisories at https://www.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm
🏠 Limit smoke exposure indoors and outdoors
😷 Take steps to protect your health, especially for sensitive groups

This Air Quality Awareness Week, we’re sharing tips from the California Air Resources Board to help you stay informed.

Did you know summer heat and vehicle emissions can increase ground-level ozone (smog)? Spare The Air season begins today, May 1, and there are simple ways everyone can help reduce pollution. ☀️⬇️

Spare The Air starts TODAY! 🎉

From now through October, the air districts of the Sacramento region are teaming up to help everyone Breathe Better Together. Warmer weather, sunshine, and summer travel can increase ground-level ozone (smog), one of our region’s biggest air quality challenges.

It’s easy to help !
🚗 Skip a trip
🤝 Carpool or combine errands
🏡 Telework when you can
🚌 Take public transit

Small choices add up, and together make cleaner air for everyone. 💙 Link in comments. ⬇️

Sac Metro Air District El Dorado County Air Quality Management District Yolo-Solano Air Quality Placer County Government