The Air quality isn’t looking too great today, because of all the smoke, as of 12:40 PM, the air quality index is at 8 with highs risk
The air quality advisory from yesterday is still active. Wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
Because of the risk the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market has been cancelled. The announcement was made via the Chamber’s social media pages. They said that the well being of both vendors and and visitors are the top priority.
Later in the evening the air quality is supposed to worsen to an air quality index of 11 and with high risk.
What to do
During heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health. The fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk.
At Risk Population
REDUCE or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy.
General Population
CONSIDER reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air purifier that can filter fine particles.
Learn more at https://www.canada.ca/wildfire-smoke.
