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Unhealthy Air Quality

Air Quality
Posted on: June 30, 2023 - 2:40pm

There is an air quality advisory issued for fine particles for Western and Central Massachusetts.  For more information, please visit DEP's MassAir Online at

https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/web/#/pollution/map/forecast

The CDC published these recommendations for the Public to follow when the air quality is unhealthy: 

  • Stay indoors and keep smoke outside by following the strategies outlined above.
  • Limit your time outdoors. If you must go outside when smoke is visible or can be smelled, reduce your smoke exposure by wearing an N95 or P100 respirator.
  • Keep track of smoke near you using AirNow’s “Fire and Smoke Map” or the AirNow app or by listening to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio.
  • Call your regional poison center if you have questions about wildfire smoke exposure (1-800-222-1222).
  • If you have a medical condition like asthma, COPD, or metabolic and cardiovascular disease that puts you at risk for a severe outcome from wildfire smoke exposure, monitor your symptoms, seek medical care when needed, and ensure that your prescriptions are up-to-date and that you have an adequate supply on hand. 

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