Remnants from the wildfires in Canada are still effecting the DMV.
Wednesday’s air quality reached Code Red. Thursday’s air quality is even worse. As of 6 a.m. Thursday in Rockville, the air quality index according to AirNow.gov measured 235 which is considered “very unhealthy.”
Officials in Montgomery County strongly recommend that people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should. avoid physical activities outdoors.
Everyone else should avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep outdoor activities short and consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling.
Everyone should wear a mask when outside.
MCPS announced late Wednesday that “Due to unhealthy air conditions as a result of wildfires in Canada, all outdoor recess will be canceled for Thursday, June 8. Athletics will operate under guidelines similar to heat index warnings, which include primarily indoor activities and increased monitoring of athletes. Field trips may need to be rescheduled or modified depending on the location and extent of outdoor activity. Adjustments could be made to outdoor graduations and will be communicated by individual schools. Any modifications to this guidance will be communicated as conditions continue to be monitored.”
Montgomery County Recreation has canceled all outdoor activities Thursday.
#RECALERT All Montgomery County Recreation outdoor activities are canceled today, Thursday, June 8, due to worsening air quality conditions as a result of the wildfire smoke from Canada. pic.twitter.com/wHScBwgS4r
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) June 8, 2023
It is important that people pay attention to their health today. The air quality because of wildfires in Canada has gotten very unhealthy. Please look over the information from this website and stay safe. https://t.co/saiQ7sIIQr pic.twitter.com/D7wePEXdVa
— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) June 8, 2023
Be part of The Great “cover-up" (for your health & well-being if you plan to go outside for any period of time @MontgomeryCoMD NOTICE Air Quality Code Red https://t.co/dCvTBEzHWb pic.twitter.com/RfvcnOgn3g
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 8, 2023
