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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday June 28 due to several ongoing wildfires in eastern Canada.
Concentrations of smoke will continue to increase in the area throughout the day with the highest concentrations in the afternoon hours. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is currently projected for Thursday June 29. You can monitor the air quality in your area at www.airnow.gov.
Follow recommendations to protect your health based on your personal health risks using this guidance:
- Limit or avoid time outdoors
- Keep indoor air safe
- Avoid adding pollutants to the air
- Masking when outdoors (can provide some protection, but limiting time outside is best)
If you are experiencing severe shortness of breath or heart conditions, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing minor or controllable symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
Concentrations of smoke will continue to increase in the area throughout the day with the highest concentrations in the afternoon hours. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is currently projected for Thursday June 29. You can monitor the air quality in your area at www.airnow.gov.
Follow recommendations to protect your health based on your personal health risks using this guidance:
- Limit or avoid time outdoors
- Keep indoor air safe
- Avoid adding pollutants to the air
- Masking when outdoors (can provide some protection, but limiting time outside is best)
If you are experiencing severe shortness of breath or heart conditions, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing minor or controllable symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
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