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Type SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement

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Issuing Time Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:30:54 PDT
Broadcast Time Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:30:54 PDT
Valid Until Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:30:54 PDT
Brief Description SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT
Detailed Description 2:30 PM ADT Tuesday 26 September 2023 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Labrador City and Wabush Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from distant forest fires may cause a reduction to air quality. Locations: most of Labrador. Time span: through Thursday or longer. Remarks: Smoke plumes from distant forest fires can be expected over Labrador at various times over the next couple of days or more. The smoke will be more persistent in some areas than others as suggested by latest dispersion models. Some of the smoke will remain aloft while some will descend closer to ground level causing reduced air quality at times. Associated haze will likely give the sun a reddish appearance. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone?s health even at low concentrations. Everyone can take action to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke. People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. Speak with your health care provider about developing a management plan for wildfire smoke events and maintaining a supply of necessary medications at home and always carrying these medications with you during wildfire season. Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you or someone in your care feel unwell. Contact your health care provider or local health authority if you develop severe symptoms or need advice. Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and monitor your symptoms. People respond differently to smoke. Mild irritation and discomfort are common, and usually disappear when the smoke clears. Drinking lots of water can help your body cope with the smoke. If you have an HVAC system in your home, use the highest rated MERV filter for your system (ideally rated 13 or higher) and set the fan to recirculate air constantly. You can also use a portable High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air cleaner. Keep your doors and windows closed if the temperature in your home is comfortable. Take a break from the smoke at a location in your community where you can find clean, cool air. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-fitted respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent respirator) that does not allow air to pass through small openings between the mask and face, can help reduce your exposure to the fine particles in smoke. These fine particles generally pose the greatest risk to health. However, respirators do not reduce exposure to the gases in wildfire smoke. It is important to listen to your body and reduce or stop activities if you are experiencing symptoms. Be sure to check on people in your care and those around you who may be more susceptible to smoke. Reduce sources of indoor air pollution. If you can, avoid smoking or vaping indoors, burning incense and candles, frying foods, using wood stoves and vacuuming. Dust on indoor surfaces can be removed by wiping and wet mopping during a pollution episode. If you experience any feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression, contact your mental health care provider for advice or visit Wellness Together Canada . Visit 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. Issued by Environment Canada, the Department of Environment and Climate Change and the Department of Health and Community Services of Newfoundland and Labrador
       
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