Detroit Evening Report: Air quality alert for Metro Detroit extended to Thursday
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Detroit health officials are once again alerting residents about poor air quality in the city due to ongoing Canadian wildfires.
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The Detroit Health Department is providing guidance for residents to protect themselves from smoke coming from Canada. Acting Chief Public Health Officer Christina Floyd is advising residents to minimize their exposure outdoors.
“We definitely encourage closing your windows, both to your vehicles as well as your home or businesses, [and] minimizing or excluding any outdoor activities throughout the time of the alert,” says Floyd.
Older adults, pregnant women, children and people with preexisting respiratory and heart conditions should avoid extended time outside because they may be more likely to get sick if they breathe in wildfire smoke.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert for Southeast Michigan through Thursday night.
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WDET Morning Edition host Pat Batcheller contributed to this story.
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