Alert
FORECAST -
Canadian wildfire smoke remains in the area to start the day keeping air quality (AQ) levels hazardous. There will be some slight improvement late morning and into the afternoon, but AQ levels likely remain poor. This coincides with a low risk for a few isolated showers this afternoon/evening. After a final round of relatively dense smoke moves through this evening (not as bad as yesterday), though conditions drastically improve for Friday. Friday morning will be the best window of the day for outdoor plans as a late morning stray shower can precede the greater risk for scattered showers/storms in the afternoon. A quiet and dry weekend follows.
GUIDANCE -
Sensitive populations (which includes the elderly, infants and young children, and people with lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, or chronic bronchitis) should remain indoors.
Individuals with asthma: Poor air quality may trigger asthma attacks.
Individuals with respiratory diseases: Follow the physician's recommendations and respiratory management plan.
People in general should avoid strenuous activities and limit the amount of time they are active outdoors.
The most effective way to prevent breathing harmful particles from wildfire smoke is to stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
If an air conditioner is available, run it while keeping the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside.
When outdoor air quality is poor, do not use candles and fireplaces which could add to indoor air pollution. Do not vacuum, because vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home. Do not smoke tobacco or other products, because smoking puts even more pollution into the air.
Do not rely on dust masks for protection. Paper “comfort” or “dust” masks commonly found at hardware stores trap large particles, such as sawdust. These masks will not protect your lungs from smoke. People who must be outside can have some protection from an N95 mask if worn properly.
Unhealthy Air Quality Remains This Afternoon
Air Quality Remains Unhealthy Thursday
South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management continues to be updated by county and state agencies on the hazardous air quality in our region. We anticipate another round of increased smoke this afternoon.FORECAST -
Canadian wildfire smoke remains in the area to start the day keeping air quality (AQ) levels hazardous. There will be some slight improvement late morning and into the afternoon, but AQ levels likely remain poor. This coincides with a low risk for a few isolated showers this afternoon/evening. After a final round of relatively dense smoke moves through this evening (not as bad as yesterday), though conditions drastically improve for Friday. Friday morning will be the best window of the day for outdoor plans as a late morning stray shower can precede the greater risk for scattered showers/storms in the afternoon. A quiet and dry weekend follows.
GUIDANCE -
Sensitive populations (which includes the elderly, infants and young children, and people with lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, or chronic bronchitis) should remain indoors.
Individuals with asthma: Poor air quality may trigger asthma attacks.
Individuals with respiratory diseases: Follow the physician's recommendations and respiratory management plan.
People in general should avoid strenuous activities and limit the amount of time they are active outdoors.
The most effective way to prevent breathing harmful particles from wildfire smoke is to stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
If an air conditioner is available, run it while keeping the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside.
When outdoor air quality is poor, do not use candles and fireplaces which could add to indoor air pollution. Do not vacuum, because vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home. Do not smoke tobacco or other products, because smoking puts even more pollution into the air.
Do not rely on dust masks for protection. Paper “comfort” or “dust” masks commonly found at hardware stores trap large particles, such as sawdust. These masks will not protect your lungs from smoke. People who must be outside can have some protection from an N95 mask if worn properly.
Instructions:
Limit outdoor activity
Address/Location
South Brunswick Twp Police Department
540 Ridge Rd
South Brunswick Township, NJ 08852
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-329-4646
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Pollution and other environmental
- Event:
- Air Pollution