Much of the U.S. is facing an unprecedented level of poor air quality brought on by the Canadian wildfires. How might this affect you and your family?
The Air Quality Index is a six-level color-coded classification system created by the Environmental Protection Agency . Colors range from green to maroon , with worsening air quality indicating greater health risk. This also means a need to take increasingly greater precautions when possible.The general public is less likely to be affected by the poor air quality. But members of vulnerable groups may experience health effects and should remain indoors when possible.
It’s important to take steps, when available, to reduce your risk from exposure to unhealthy air when the AQI is higher than 150.
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