Very Unhealthy air quality levels are forecast for today in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone, not only those in sensitive groups. Stay up to date with air quality levels in your area by visiting https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/air-quality-index-forecast-current-observations or https://www.airnow.gov/ and enter your zip code.

There are actions you can take to keep yourself protected when air quality is unhealthy: 

• Spend more time indoors, especially individuals in sensitive groups, like children and teenagers, older adults, people with heart or respiratory problems, pregnant people, and those who exercise or work outdoors. 
• People who must spend time outdoors should consider wearing a mask (N95 or KN95 works best), take frequent breaks, and adjust work or exercise schedules for when air conditions improve.

For more safety tips visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/smoke_from_fire.htm 

View guides to protect your health, including guidance for schools and children, by visiting: https://www.airnow.gov/publications/activity-guides-publications/

NY-Alert Support – NYAlertSupport@its.ny.gov

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