Good

12 miles and up

None

None

Moderate

9-13 miles

None

None

Remind Staff of Guidelines

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

5-9 miles

None

Limited exposure for children and people w/heart or lung disease. This may include shortening outdoor practices and recess & H/PE time

Contests may be shortened w/MHSA approval. Decision made by host Administrator.

Unhealthy

2.25-5 miles

Children are to limit prolonged exertion and limit time outdoors. People with heart or lung problems follow management plan.

All Athletic practices are to be moved indoors & recess outdoors cancelled-outdoor H/PE moved indoors. Limit any exertion.

Host Administrator may cancel contest upon checking forecasted air quality by game time through http://todaysair.mt.gov from the State Medical Officer

Very Unhealthy

1.25-2 miles

All should limit exertion limit time spent outdoors. People with heart or lung problems follow management plan.

All outdoor activities and practices are cancelled. All indoor activities including practices are cancelled.

Hazardous

1.25 miles or less

All indoor and outdoor events cancelled

All events cancelled-meetings, clubs, plays, etc.