The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert this afternoon for New York City and parts of the Tri-State, including our area, due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifting across the region. The designation declares the air to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include: people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors.
The guidance per the National Weather Services is as follows: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy.
Call 911 if you experience any sudden trouble breathing. Before spending time outdoors, check the air quality forecast here:
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