CONTACTS: Jackson Baures, Public Health Division Manager, 541-774-8039 Meghan Fagundes, Oregon DEQ Air Quality Natural Resource Specialist, 541-776-6089 Date of release: July 31, 2015 / 3:00 pm Watch for Unhealthy Smoke Levels Jackson County health officials and DEQ urge people to watch for unhealthy smoke levels. It is important for people to be observant of the air quality during the wildfire season, smoke levels can rise and fall depending on weather factors including wind direction. During a wildfire smoke event, Jackson County health officials and DEQ advise residents to take the following precautions: Be aware of smoke concentrations in your area and avoid the places with highest concentrations. Avoid smoke either by leaving the area or protecting yourself by staying indoors, and by closing windows and doors Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. People exposed to smoky conditions and who suffer from asthma or other respirato