AREAS AFFECTED : WESTERN RUTLAND; EASTERN RUTLAND; WESTERN WINDSOR; EASTERN WINDSOR
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Health Advisory for Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category due to Fine Particulates
for Eastern Rutland, Eastern Windsor, Western Rutland, and Western
Windsor until 11 PM EDT this evening.
The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the
Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category due to Fine
Particulates.
Who needs to be concerned?
Sensitive groups may experience adverse respiratory symptoms and may
also experience aggravation of heart or lung disease. Sensitive
groups include: people with heart or lung disease, older adults,
children, and teenagers.
What should you do?
The Vermont Department of Health recommends that sensitive groups
should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
It's okay 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 web site at https://dec.vermont.gov/air-
quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.