12 April 2023
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded an air quality advisory for parts of the Flint Hills region, through Manhattan toward Nebraska, due to seasonal burning that was issued on April 7. The conditions in the area have improved, but prescribed burns are still taking place.
Common health problems during an air quality advisory include burning eyes, runny nose, coughing, and bronchitis.
The KDHE recommends that individuals continue monitoring local air quality by clicking here. Then, follow the steps below to protect themselves from smoke.
If individuals live near these areas, they can take these steps to protect themselves health when smoke is present:
Healthy people should limit or avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.
More vulnerable people should remain indoors.
Help keep indoor air clean by closing doors and windows and running air conditioners with air filters.
Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
Contact their doctor for symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath or severe fatigue.
For more information about the burning in the Flint Hills, the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan, April burn restrictions, and the smoke modeling tool, click here.