Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the statewide air quality health advisory will remain in effect through Friday, June 30, as air quality in New York State continues to be impacted by Canadian wildfires. State Agencies and Authorities continue to coordinate air quality monitoring, public awareness and education, mask distribution, and other efforts to prevent or limit exposure to elevated levels of smoke-driven air pollution across New York. The Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health are closely monitoring air quality for impacts from Canadian wildfires and will issue an Air Quality Health Advisory for tomorrow. An Air Quality Health Advisory is currently in effect, with levels of particulate matter pollution that are ‘Unhealthy’ and ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ in regions statewide Earlier today, Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the air quality ahead of the July 4th
“With ground-level smoke more visible and air quality continuing to reach unhealthy levels in many parts of the state, we encourage New Yorkers to take precautions to protect their health,” Governor Hochul said. “We will continue to keep our communities informed of the steps people can take to stay safe outdoors and adapt as forecasts continue to evolve.”
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Source: The Office of the Governor