Red Wolves claim intramural volleyball title Published May 6, 2010 By Sam Miller Intramural sports director KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The odor from the oil spill will be greatest when winds from the southeast predominate. The odor doesn't pose a medical risk, but can be an irritant for many people. Some individuals are more sensitive to odors and changes in air quality and may experience nausea, vomiting or headaches. Vapors from oil can irritate nose, eye and mouth membranes, causing sore throats and burning eyes. If you have these symptoms, consider staying indoors, ventilating your home with air conditioning and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Symptoms typically resolve once you remove yourself from exposure. If the symptoms persist, contact your health care provider. The Environmental Protection Agency will be continuously monitoring for possible air quality risks. The 81st Medical Group will issue appropriate alerts if dangers exist. Avoid direct skin contact with the oil. If you get oil on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. Be sure to wash your hands before eating to avoid accidental oil ingestion. Prolonged skin exposure to oil may cause a skin rash. Drinking water should be safe and unaffected by the spill. Seafood obtained from commercial sources should be safe, but avoid eating fish or seafood that you harvest yourself. For more information, call the public health office, 376-3163. Points of contact are Majs. Matthew West and Chris Wynens. The command post has the cell phone number of the on-call public health staff member as well as the flight commander.