MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

RULE 707 - FIRST-STAGE-EPISODE ACTIONS
(Amended: September 26, 1977)

A first-stage episode shall be declared when any first-stage-episode concentration specified in Rule 704 is predicted or is attained. The following actions shall be taken in the source and receptor areas upon the APCO's declaration of a first-stage episode:

a. The notifications required by Rule 705.

b. Advise the public that those individuals with special health problems should follow the precautions recommended by their physicians and health officials.

c. Request the public to stop all unnecessary driving.

d. Request the public to operate all privately-owned vehicles on a pool basis.

e. Advise school officials to cancel programs which require outdoor physical activity.

f. By means of recorded telephone messages, the APCO shall notify members of the public who telephone the District's Zone offices.