07/14/2026
AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to affect our region over the next few days. An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for Wednesday, July 15, throughout Yates, Ontario and surrounding counties due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5.
A current condition report can be obtained for you specific location from http://www.airnow.gov
Smoke conditions can change quickly throughout the day. Children, older adults and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease or other breathing problems may be especially sensitive.
To reduce your exposure:
• Monitor the local Air Quality Index before spending extended time outdoors.
• Limit strenuous outdoor exercise or work when the air looks or smells smoky.
• Keep windows and doors closed and use air conditioning on recirculate when possible.
• Keep prescribed inhalers and other medications readily available.
• Move indoors if you experience coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or unusual fatigue.
Call 911 for severe difficulty breathing, chest pain or another medical emergency.
Please check on family members, friends and neighbors who may be particularly vulnerable, and continue monitoring local conditions through the remainder of the week.
