Continue your day as planned, with no restrictions.
Moderate (51 – 100)
If you are feeling symptoms (e.g., burning eyes, sore throat, coughing, headache, dizziness), close your windows for at least half the day, filter the air in your household and reduce time outside.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals (101 – 150)
Close your windows for at least half the day, filter the air in your household and reduce time outside. If you are experiencing symptoms (e.g., burning eyes, sore throat, coughing, headache, dizziness), keep your windows closed all day. Sensitive groups include children, pregnant individuals, those with heart or lung disease, & older adults with susceptibility to heart disease.
Unhealthy (151- 200)
Keep windows closed, filter the air in your household, and reduce time outside.
Very Unhealthy (201 – 300)
Keep windows closed, filter the air in your household, and reduce time outside. If filtration is unavailable in your household, consider evacuating to a **clean air space.
Hazardous (300+)
Keep windows closed, filter the air in your household, and avoid outdoor activity. If needed, evacuate to a community clean air space or to friend/family that has HVAC filtration or clean air space**.
**Clean air spaces may include public spaces such as libraries, recreational centers, museums, or senior centers.
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