Alert: Smoke from Canadian Wildfires – What You Need to Know

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Alert: Smoke from Canadian Wildfires – What You Need to Know

Residents throughout Sussex County may notice the smell of smoke and hazy skies due to wildfire smoke drifting south from large wildfires burning in Canada.

What to Expect

Weather & Smoke Timing: Smoke and haze may linger through Thursday, with conditions improving as winds shift. The exact timing depends on weather patterns.

Air Quality Levels: Air quality may range from Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, and could change throughout the day depending on smoke concentrations.

Sensitive Groups: People with asthma, COPD, heart disease, older adults, young children, and pregnant individuals should limit prolonged outdoor activity if smoke is noticeable.

Indoor Recommendations: Keep windows and doors closed when possible, and use air conditioning on Recirculate or an air purifier if available.

Outdoor Activity: Reduce strenuous outdoor exercise until air quality improves.

Monitoring: Monitor local Air Quality Index (AQI) updates before spending extended time outdoors.

Air Quality Index (AQI) Reference Scale

The Air Quality Index can change throughout the day:

AQI RangeAir Quality Category

0 – 50Good

51 – 100Moderate

101 – 150Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151 – 200Unhealthy

201 – 300Very Unhealthy

301+Hazardous

Agencies & Public Safety Partners

Sussex County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management

Township of Fredon (In coordination with the Township of Fredon and in partnership for public safety)

Sheriff Michael Strada

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Protect your health during periods of poor air quality.