[Orgvpdue] FW: Wildfire Smoke Advisory- Line Fire

[Mona C Nelson]

Dear DUE Colleagues,

As many of you know, the Inland Empire is experiencing severe wildfire danger, which began over the weekend. The University's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is currently monitoring the air quality on campus and will coordinate with the Office of Emergency Management to notify groups that may be affected. Please be aware the Air Quality is higher than normal (above 150) for our campus area.

If anyone is having difficulty breathing, walking, or exerting themselves while on campus, please connect with your supervisor. Remote accommodations can be arranged. Additionally, anyone living near or around the wildfire(s), please inform your supervisor. Your safety and the safety of your families is first priority.

*Please note, the Division Retreat will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11; however, we will adhere to both EH&S and the Office of Emergency Management.

I ask that everyone continue to read your emails for the latest campus updates. We will do our best to provide further information.

Stay safe.

Best,
-Louie

Louie F. Rodriguez
Vice Provost and Dean
Division of Undergraduate Education
Professor of Education
University of California, Riverside
Louie.rodriguez at ucr.edu<mailto:Louie.rodriguez at ucr.edu>
ue.ucr.edu<https://ue.ucr.edu/>

Executive Assistant: Mona Nelson
mona.nelson at ucr.edu<mailto:mona.nelson at ucr.edu> (951) 827-7750

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From: Ucrfacultyandstaff <ucrfacultyandstaff-bounces at scotmail.ucr.edu<mailto:ucrfacultyandstaff-bounces at scotmail.ucr.edu>> On Behalf Of Sheila Hedayati via Ucrfacultyandstaff
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 1:51 PM
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Cc: Gerard J Bomotti <gerard.bomotti at ucr.edu<mailto:gerard.bomotti at ucr.edu>>
Subject: [Ucrfacultyandstaff] Wildfire Smoke Advisory- Line Fire

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory for our area regarding the Line Fire. Currently, the air quality for our area is  'Unhealthy' with an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 150 due to wildfire smoke. Everyone should avoid vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion. People with respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children should remain indoors. Keep windows and doors closed. Continue to run the air conditioner. Environmental Health and Safety will continue to monitor the air quality on campus and will coordinate with Office of Emergency Management to notify groups that may be affected by the air quality.

See the following resources for more information:

  *   EH&S Wildfire Smoke/ Air Quality Page
https://ehs.ucr.edu/wildfiresmoke

  *   EH&S Respiratory Protection Page
https://ehs.ucr.edu/safety/respiratory-protection

  *   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
https://www.cdc.gov/features/wildfires/index.html
  *   South Coast Air Quality Management District, Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips
http://www.aqmd.gov/wildfire-health-info-smoke-tips
  *   South Coast Air Quality Management District, Air Quality Forecast
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ac7f3124aec64a63b39652f207b780cc

For additional information or questions please contact Environmental Health & Safety at ehs at ucr.edu<mailto:ehs at ucr.edu> or (951) 827-5528.


Sheila Hedayati
Executive Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Sheila Hedayati
Executive Director
Environmental Health and Safety
UC Riverside
(949) 290-3421 cell
(951)827-5528 (main)

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