Wildfire Smoke
![Aerial view a smoke coming from a burnt trees on fire in the forest](https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wildfire-smoke-1.webp)
For more information on the wildfire smoke that is in our area:
Link to NOAA Special Weather Statement:
http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=ffc&wwa=special%20weather%20statement
In addition, when Georgia EPD determines that the smoke will get to levels indicating level ORANGE, NOAA will issue an air quality alert.
Link to NOAA Air Quality Alert:
http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=ffc&wwa=air%20quality%20alert
Link to GA Dept of Public Health Press Release:
Lastly, a Press release was issued last week when the smoke first started becoming a widespread issue. This PR contains tips and health safety information that is relevant anytime we are dealing with the smoke:
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