Air Quality Advisory due to Wildfires in Canada
Posted June 07, 2023Wondering why the sky is so hazy and the air smells like you are sitting around a campfire? The wildfires in Canada are leading to air quality alerts in the northeast.
Wildfires release a significant amount of pollutants into the atmosphere. The smoke generated from wildfires contains fine particulate matter, which enters the lungs and causes health issues such as asthma and bronchitis. Please read the attached tips and resources below on how to reduce your smoke exposure and learn more about protecting the health of you and your loved ones.
Resources:
AirNow: https://www.airnow.gov/ to find out about the air quality in your area.
https://www.airnow.gov/wildfire-guide-factsheets/
American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org/blog/how-wildfires-affect-health#:~:text=Wildfire%20smoke%20can%20be%20extremely,protect%20yourself%20from%20wildfire%20smoke
American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org/blog/how-wildfires-affect-health#:~:text=Wildfire%20smoke%20can%20be%20extremely,protect%20yourself%20from%20wildfire%20smoke