Issued at 2023-08-19 17:32 UTC by Environment Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy:
Special air quality statement issued for Howe Sound, B.C.
Current details:
Smoky Skies Bulletin
These regions are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.
Winds across the province are expected to shift several times in the next 24-hours. Expect smoke conditions to also change rapidly over both space and time.
The next bulletin update will be available August 20, 2023.
The bulletin can be accessed online at https://www.gov.bc.ca/airqualityadvisories
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Everyone can take action to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke.
People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. Speak with your health care provider about developing a management plan for wildfire smoke events and maintaining a supply of necessary medications at home and always carrying these medications with you during wildfire season.
Take a break from the smoke at a location in your community where you can find clean, cool air.
For more information on current air quality, visit www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air.
Visit www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
More details on the alert are available on the ECAlertMe weather site.
August 19, 2023
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Francine Lessard Aug 21, 2023, 10:46 PM (10 months ago)
I wonder if the Squamish district Emergency Program could provide us with a list of steps "available" where neighborhoods can help themselves be ready, where individuals can be made aware how to prepare for possible evacuation.
Things like: taking away propane tanks from decks, turning off the natural valve inside your house, setting sprinkler in case we are asked to turn them on. A comprehensive list of the dos and don't of emergency evacuation. I think knowledge helps prevent major damage and devastation.
May save your life and your home!
Communications Aug 25, 2023, 5:44 PM (10 months ago)
Hello Francine, thank you for your comment. Emergency guides and resources including core guides such as the Home Preparedness Guide (which includes the steps to take during an emergency), hazard-specific guides, and circumstance-specific guides can be found on the Prepared BC website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/guides-and-resources - Thank you again, and we will look for continued ways to educate residents about being prepared during an emergency.
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