<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0h6XiN_1DNRAPnu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0h6XiN_1DNRAPnu00" width="601" height="347" >ALBANY COUNTY — Today, July 16, with smoke from Canadian and midwestern wildfires persisting, Albany County reached the “unhealthy” level on the air-quality index.As we reported yesterday, the state uses six different levels, each mapped with a color, to describe air quality.Yesterday, Albany County was designated orange, meaning “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” with an air-quality index number of 101 to 150.Today, Albany County is labeled red, which means “unhealthy,” 151 to 200, during which everyone should reduce long or intense outdoor activities.People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens should avoid strenuous outdoor activities and consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.At 6 p.m. today, the air-quality index number for Albany County is 156, according to AirNow.gov.Tomorrow, the level in Albany County is expected to return to yellow, meaning “moderate,” 51 to 110, with risks only to people very sensitive to air pollution.Albany County dispensed free N95 masks today from the athletics center at the former Saint Rose Campus.The county also advised residents to keep their windows closed; use air purifiers; watch for symptoms like unusual tiredness, trouble breathing, or uneven heartbeat and to call a health-care provider if they experience these symptoms.Governor Kathy Hochul put it more dramatically during her update on air quality today.“If you’re experiencing shortness of breath or chest pains in yourself or someone else, seek immediate attention,” she said. “If this is from the heat and you can’t escape it, I would encourage people to go — don’t just go home and go to bed — go to a doctor, go to a hospital, because your life could be on the line. This is very dangerous ….”She also said, “I remember back in 2023 when we had the wildfires up in Quebec, asthma-related emergency department visits increased by 82 percent, so we’re expecting a spike. We’re talking to the hospital emergency rooms about preparedness for this.”Finally the governor advised, “We’re also expecting some relief this weekend, so stay informed over the next few days. Real-time weather and emergency alerts you can find out more by texting 333111.“And I will tell you what we’re seeing. All of New York is going to see and smell smoke today and tomorrow. There’ll be times when it reaches the purple — a very unhealthy range. And as I said, please be smart about this. The forecasted smoke will be worse in Western New York, Central New York, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.”</div></body>

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ALBANY COUNTY — Today, July 16, with smoke from Canadian and midwestern wildfires persisting, Albany County reached the “unhealthy” level on the air-quality index. As we reported yesterday, the state uses six different levels, each mapped with a color, to describe air quality. Yesterday, Albany County was...

Smoke-laden air persists, county colored red

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ALBANY COUNTY — Today, July 16, with smoke from Canadian and midwestern wildfires persisting, Albany County reached the “unhealthy” level on the air-qualit

Smoke-laden air persists, county colored red

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