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An Air Quality Alert remains in effect today due to smoky conditions created by Canadian wildfires. Hoboken is currently in the NJ DEP's Red Zone for air quality, which rates the City's air as "unhealthy." That means people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should reduce exposure. Wearing a mask may help limit the irritation of the respiratory system if you must spend time outdoors today.  

The Hoboken Health Department advises vulnerable residents to:

• Stay indoors if possible.
• Keep doors and windows shut.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
• Keep outdoor activities short, if necessary.
• Move physical activities indoors or reschedule them.    

The Hoboken Health Department recommends everyone else do the following to reduce exposure: 

• Choose less strenuous activities.
• Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors. 

The Hoboken Police Department has been receiving calls regarding the smoky conditions and smells. Please only dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. The non-emergency line for HPD is (201) 420-2100. 

All outdoor City recreation programs have been cancelled today, June 7. Tonight's 6 p.m. Fitness in the Park class with Jane Do has been cancelled. The outdoor Fitness in the Park class with CROSSFIT Hoboken has been moved inside. Contact the studio at (973) 296-3273 for more information. 

The Hoboken Public School District has canceled field trips, outdoor recess, field days, and outdoor physical education.

The US Environmental Protection Agency offers more advice on how to limit exposure and stay safe from poor air quality here: https://www.epa.gov/wildfire-smoke-course/fire-or-smoke-event-plan#strategies

To track updated air quality levels in Hoboken, click here: https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Hoboken&state=NJ&country=USA