Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima
Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert.. until
midnight PDT Wednesday night.
A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the
region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to
reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
Information about air quality from the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or
call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima
Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org
or call 509-834-2050.