Advisories & Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
Exceptional Event Demonstration
Report on PM2.5 Exceedance During Wildfire Events in Siskiyou County
The Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has released a comprehensive report addressing PM2.5 data from the summer of 2022 wildfire events. The report highlights an exceedance in PM2.5 levels caused by exceptional circumstances during wildfire activity.
This report is a key step in the District's efforts to document exceptional events under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Exceptional Event Rule. By excluding wildfire-related exceedances from annual averages, this data helps ensure Siskiyou County remains in attainment with California Air Resources Board (CARB) air quality standards.
Public engagement is vital in achieving our air quality goals. We encourage community members to review the report and provide comments or feedback during the designated comment period:
Comment Period: December 5th to January 6th
Availability: The full report is accessible from the Siskiyou County Exceptional Event Demonstration supporting documents below
or in person at: 525 South Foothill Drive Yreka, CA 96097.
How to Submit Comments: Email: APCD@co.siskiyou.ca.us
by mail: ATTN: Darin Weeks, 525 South Foothill Drive Yreka, CA 96097
For further information, please contact the Siskiyou County APCD. Together, we can continue to safeguard the health and well-being of our community while preserving our clean air attainment status.
Darin Weeks
Air Pollution Specialist
Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District
Supporting Documents
PERP Registration Advisory (34 KB) Protect Yourself from Wildfire Ash (835 KB) 