Based on predictions for air quality over the weekend, the State Dept of Health offered the following recommendations for outdoor activities on Friday June 9.
Check for Updates: Stay informed about the air quality conditions in your area by visiting AirNow.gov.
Real-time information will enable you and your family to make informed decisions about outdoor activities.
Additionally, if you work outdoors and the air quality is poor, consider rescheduling work.
Time of Day: Plan outdoor activities when air quality is better, such as early morning or late evenings when pollutants tend to be lower.
Consider wearing a mask: When the air quality alerts move into the unhealthy range, wearing a KN95 or N95 mask while outdoors can limit exposure to fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5.
“Reports indicate that we are heading in the right direction, but I want to stress to all Connecticut residents that they should check air quality information in their community if they plan to spend time outdoors this weekend,” said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD in a release. “The weather forecast is promising, but there is still room for improvement in the air quality, and sensitive populations may still be at increased risk from prolonged exposure.”