229-333-2157 April 30, 2007
South Georgia Wildfires and Health Advisories (Smoke)
The Valdosta State University community continues to monitor
south Georgia wildfires to the northeast and southeast of the
Valdosta area. These fires are at a distance from Valdosta, but
periodically create smoky conditions. The VSU Office of
Environmental and Occupational Safety, along with the VSU Student
Health Services, recently issued a health advisory, which remains
in effect. Active children and adults, the elderly and individuals
with respiratory and heart disease should reduce prolonged or heavy
exertion outdoors in areas of wildfire smoke. Those having problems
should contact their health care provider. This health advisory
will remain in effect while smoke and high temperatures are
prevalent in the area.
South Health District Advisory and Smoke Facts
http://www.valdosta.edu/news/media/2007/05/southhealth_adv.pdfhttp://www.valdosta.edu/news/media/2007/04/smoke_facts.pdf
