Full Notification

Kootenai County is exposed to wildfire smoke from both wildfires occurring in Idaho and from wildfires in nearby states. Wildfire smoke exposure can cause both respiratory and heart problems.  Below are some resources about the hazardous air quality that we are experiencing and is forecast to continue for the next couple of days.  It shows people who are most at risk from wildfire smoke, symptoms of exposure and how to limit contact with wildfire smoke. 

http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/EnvironmentalHealth/WildfireSmoke/tabid/2172/Default.aspx

-Click on "Ways to reduce smoke exposure" in particular for information that can be shared with the school districts.

https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqi_brochure.index

We are fortunate that there are no wildfires in Kootenai County at this time, however, we do need to continuously monitor the hazardous air quality and our exposure to wildfire smoke.

Respectfully,

Sandy Von Behren, Director

Kootenai County

Office of Emergency Management Director

5500 N Government Way  •  P.O. Box 9000

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83816-9000

Phone: 208-446-1775  •  Email: [email protected]