Air Quality Alert Message

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Air Quality Alert Message Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lewiston ID Nez Perce Tribe Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Coeur d'Alene ID Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA 1139 AM PDT Fri Sep 5 2025 An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Kootenai Tribe of Idaho * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM PST September 8th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. For more information about IDEQ Coeur d'Alene Regional Office, contact 208-769-1422.