Jacksonville, VT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Action Alert for fine particulates from wildfire smoke from midnight
tonight to midnight EDT Sunday night.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to approach or exceed the
Code Orange or Unhealthy for sensitive groups category in southern
Vermont. Concentrations are expected to be highest in the afternoon
hours on Sunday.

Who needs to be concerned?B

For Unhealthy air quality b the entire population.

For USG air quality - Sensitive groups include: people with heart or
lung disease, older adults, children, and teenagers.

What should you do?

For Unhealthy air quality b everyone should reduce prolonged or strenuous
outdoor activities.

For USG air quality - Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy
exertion. It's OK to be active outside, but take more breaks and do
less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or
shortness of breath.

People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep
quick-relief medicine handy.

If you have heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of
breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your healthcare provider.

For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of Natural
Resources website at https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air-
quality-forecasts.