Special Air Quality Statement issued for smoky skies

A Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for Howe Sound due to the smoky skies from wildfire activity.

The alert includes the following guidance:

• Stay inside if you have breathing difficulties.
• Find an indoor place that's cool and ventilated.
• Using an air conditioner that cools and filters air may help.
• If you open the windows you may let in more polluted air.
• If your home isn't air-conditioned, consider going to a public place (library, shopping mall, recreation centre) that is air-conditioned.

The following air-conditioned buildings are available to residents:

• Brennan Park is open today (Sunday) until 8 p.m., and Mon to Fri from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Squamish Public Library is open Mon to Sat from 10 a.m.
• 55 Activity Centre is open Mon to Fri from 9 a.m.
• Westwinds Senior Hub is open Mon to Fri from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

View the full report at the link below:
https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc41#190600287360382401202209060502wo2080cwvr

September 11, 2022