Since the initial warning, Vic Emergency continues to reiterate their message.
The warning comes as smoke from fires in the south east and Gippsland continue to burn.
Because smoke can affect health, Vic Emergency urges people to exercise the following to lower their risk.
■Reduce prolonged or heavy physical activity.
■Call Triple Zero (000) if experiencing wheezing, chest tightness or difficulty breathing or phone Nurse on Call on 1300606024.
■For more information on smoke and health visit the EPA website.
■Open windows and ventilate your home or business as smoke clears.
■Make an assessment of local smoke conditions to decide if ventilation of your home or business is appropriate.
■Stay aware of conditions as they can change quickly, and air quality may deteriorate, especially in the evenings and mornings.
You can lower the risk of health issues if you are sensitive to smoke by:
■ Avoiding prolonged or heavy physical activity.
■Trying to stay indoors where possible.
■If you have a heart or lung conditions you should take medication as prescribed by your doctor.
■If you are asthmatic, follow your asthma plan and carry reliever medication with you.
People will be more sensitive to smoke if they have a heart or lung condition (including asthma), are pregnant, or are over 65. Children up to 14 are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
Be mindful of the impacts in your area by taking care when driving as conditions may be hazardous due to low visibility caused by smoke.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is currently monitoring air quality in the area.
For more details head to emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/7812/moreinfo
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