Air Quality Alerts
Alerts will be displayed in this area when active:
FUSD follows the US Environmental Protection Agency's colored flag program for determining how to categorize and respond to air quality issues in our area. Once air quality hits the "red" or "unhealthy" zone, we generally ask schools to limit or avoid outside activity and keep doors and windows closed.
To determine local air quality, district staff monitor several websites, including:
When air is particularly low, district staff check these sites regularly as to be able to communicate accurate information to the sites via radios and email.
Air pollution can make asthma symptoms worse and trigger attacks. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness. Even students who do not have asthma could experience these symptoms.
If symptoms occur: The student might need to take a break, do a less intense activity, stop all activity, go indoors, or use quick-relief medicine as prescribed. If symptoms don’t improve, get medical help.
California Department of Education Air Quality
- U.S. Air Quality Index
- Alameda County Public Health Department: "Protecting Your Health During Wildfire Season"
- US EPA, American Academy of Pediatrics: "Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash"
- California Department of Public Health: "How to Choose the Correct Mask for Wildfire Smoke"
