Outdoor Air Quality

Outdoor Air Quality Program

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Concerns

Concerns regarding outdoor air quality primarily involve odors being carried into a campus facility or building but another focus is the campus' emissions into the environment and mitigating or reducing the amount of pollution being generated. Within this category includes the oversight of campus boilers as well as emergency generators. These types of equipment generate atmospheric emissions that are regulated by the Air Resources Board (ARB) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SC-AQMD) and the campus maintains current permits for the operation of regulated equipment. For additional information regarding regulated equipment, please contact Environmental Health & Safety.

Smoke from Wildfires


The following is a link to CPP Learning's training module: CSU-Protection from Wildfire Smoke

CalFire posts current emergency incidents on their website. This includes any wildfires that are 10+ acres. 

This article is the first in a series on the California State University's role in understanding, preventing and fighting California's devastating wildfires. Understanding Wildfire in California: What the CSU is Learning

CSU employees and their family members who are affected by wildfire events in California may be eligible to access specific Payroll and Benefits resources. Learn more at: Resources for CSU Employees Impacted by Wildfires

The guidelines on how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke can be accessed on the Wildfire Smoke Protection FAQ (PDF).

Resources

Quick Links

Stay informed and protect yourself from air pollution and wildfire smoke with essential resources on air quality, health impacts, and safety measures.

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