Merced County approves libraries as temporary clean-air centers during smoke events

Apr 22, 2025

The Merced County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize county libraries to serve as temporary clean-air centers, in a five-year partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District that supplies equipment support and filters for the initial term.

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The Merced County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize county libraries to serve as temporary clean-air centers providing high-efficiency air filtration and respite during wildfire smoke events.

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