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Welcome to Imperial County APCD's page. Please visit our website for air quality alerts & more!

06/02/2026

‼️ Air Quality Alert in Imperial County for June 3, 2026 ‼️

Air Quality Alert: https://tinyurl.com/yc63j49f

▶️ The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of Ozone pollution. The air quality alert is in effect on Wednesday, June 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

▶️ To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), sensitive groups should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. When AQI is Red (Unhealthy), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. When AQI is Purple (Very Unhealthy), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. When AQI is Maroon (Hazardous), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

▶️ Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

05/26/2026

On May 13, 2026 the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) and Air Justice joined Southwest High School's Eagle Jumpstart event to welcome new coming and returning students for the upcoming school year. Various Career Technical Education (CTE) classes were explored such as first responders, dental, and many more.

Thank you for inviting Air Justice and ICAPCD.

05/26/2026

‼️ Air Quality Alert in Imperial County for May 26 - 27, 2026‼️

▶️ The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from blowing dust. The air quality alert is in effect from Tuesday, May 26 at 3:00 p.m. through Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.

▶️ Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections.

▶️ Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

05/22/2026

❗SMOKE ADVISORY - Downtown Calexico❗

Imperial County APCD is aware of a vehicle and structure fire near W. 2nd St. & Cesar Chavez Blvd. In Calexico, CA. Local fire departments are currently responding to this fire.

REMINDER: When you are near a smoke source, please limit your exposure and outdoor activity, as exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health problems, including asthma attacks heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections.

05/21/2026

‼️ Air Quality Alert in Imperial County for May 21, 2026 ‼️

Air Quality Alert: https://tinyurl.com/yc63j49f

▶️ The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of Ozone pollution. The air quality alert is in effect on Thursday, May 21st, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

▶️ To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), sensitive groups should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. When AQI is Red (Unhealthy), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. When AQI is Purple (Very Unhealthy), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. When AQI is Maroon (Hazardous), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

▶️ Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

05/19/2026

Join the County of Imperial, Assembly Bill (AB) 617 Community Steering Committee (CSC) of Calexico-Heber-El Centro Corridor and the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District for the Heber Townsite Improvements Phase II Paving Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Heber Townsite Improvements Phase II Paving Project will bring new sidewalks to the community to not only reduce emissions but also increase safety for pedestrians and commuters. The Ceremony will include special guests from the County of Imperial and AB 617 Community Steering Committee Members.

Ceremony Details
Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Time: 8:30AM-9:30AM
Location: Intersection of 7th Street and Heffernan Ave. in Heber, CA 92249
(Map Attached)

For more information, contact Ismael Garcia, Air Pollution Control District Project Manager, at the ICAPCD (442) 265-1800.
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Únete al Condado de Imperial, al Comité Directivo Comunitario (CSC) 617 de la Asamblea Bill (AB) del Corredor Calexico-Heber-El Centro y al Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Imperial para la ceremonia de inauguración de la Fase II del Proyecto de Pavimentación de las Mejoras del Pueblo de Heber. El Proyecto de Pavimentación de la Fase II de Mejoras del Pueblo de Heber traerá nuevas banquetas a la comunidad no solo para reducir las emisiones, sino también para aumentar la seguridad de peatones y el tránsito vehicular. La ceremonia contará con invitados especiales del Condado de Imperial y miembros del Comité Directivo Comunitario de AB 617.

Detalles de la ceremonia
Fecha: miércoles 10 de junio de 2026
Hora: 8:30AM-9:30AM
Ubicación: Intersección de la calle 7 y Heffernan Ave. en Heber, CA 92249
(Mapa Adjunto)

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Ismael Garcia, Gerente de proyectos del Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire, al ICAPCD (442) 265-1800.

05/19/2026

❗SMOKE ADVISORY - East of Brawley❗

Imperial County APCD is aware of smoke from a brush fire near Finney Road and the East Highline Canal, east of Brawley, CA. Smoke is currently traveling south/southeast toward the open desert. The Imperial County Fire Department is currently responding to this fire.

REMINDER: When you are near a smoke source, please limit your exposure and outdoor activity, as exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health problems, including asthma attacks heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections.

05/19/2026

5.18.26

05/15/2026

‼️ Air Quality Alert in Imperial County for May 16, 2026 ‼️

▶️ The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from blowing dust. The air quality alert is in effect on Saturday, May 16 from noon to midnight.

▶️ In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity.

▶️ Run your air conditioner or an air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or coolers that bring in outside air.

05/13/2026

Join us Monday, May 18th for our AB 617 Community Steering Committee meeting for North-End Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria Corridor!
This Committee will employ proven and innovative strategies to reduce exposure to air pollution in the Cities of Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria. Attendees will also have an opportunity to speak to air quality and community experts from local and state agencies.
A live video stream will be posted on this page shortly before the meeting begins on May 18th @ 5:30pm.
ADDRESS FOR INDIVUDALS ATTENDING THE CSC MEETING IN-PERSON:
Westmorland Youth Hall (Map Attached)
210 W 2nd Street
Westmorland , CA 92281
For more information: https://www.icab617community.org/brawley-westmorland-calipatria
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¡Únase a nosotros el lunes 18 de mayo para nuestra reunión del Comité Directivo Comunitario AB 617 para el Corredor North-End Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria!
Este Comité empleará estrategias probadas e innovadoras para reducir la exposición a la contaminación del aire en las Ciudades de Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria. Los asistentes también tendrán la oportunidad de hablar con expertos comunitarios y de calidad del aire de agencias locales y estatales.
Se publicará una transmisión de video en vivo en esta página poco antes de que comience la reunión el 18 de mayo a las 5:30 pm.
DIRECCIÓN PARA LAS PERSONAS QUE ASISTEN A LA REUNIÓN DEL CSC EN PERSONA:
Salón Juvenil de Westmorland (mapa adjunto)
210 W 2nd Street
Westmorland , CA 92281
Para más información: https://www.icab617community.org/brawley-westmorland-calipatria

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