What is RAAN?

The Real-Time Air Quality Advisory Network (RAAN) is a free, state of the art system specifically designed to inform Valley residents about local air quality based on the following tools:

• Online, 24/7 access to the most up-to-date hourly air quality information for your area;
• Automated email or text notification whenever air quality is poor in your area;
• Specific health guidelines for outdoor exercise based on 5 different air quality levels.

How to get started?

• Select your local monitor and see current air quality in your area
• Register to receive real-time air quality updates
• Edit your RAAN registration profile
• RAAN outdoor activity guidelines for outdoor exercise
• RAAN Users Guide
• Watch the training video
• Using RAAN with the Air Quality Flag Program

Additional Educational Tools

RAAN is part of a comprehensive package of air quality program focused on giving information to the public. Additional air quality information programs include:

• Air Alert Program
• Air Quality Flag Program
• Check Before You Burn Residential Wood Burning Program
• Air Quality Daily Forecast

Questions about RAAN?

To contact an Air District representative, please email public.education@valleyair.org, or call your nearest regional office at:

• Northern Region (Modesto): 209-557-6400
• Central Region (Fresno): 559-230-6000
• Southern Region (Bakersfield): 661-392-5500
• After-hours emergency contact: 559-284-6317