06/29/2023
Air quality from the Canadian wildfires is still not great in the Erie region.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on their website www.airnow.gov, indicates, as of 8:00 a.m. EDT on June 29, 2023, an "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" air quality for . Here are the recommendations for this air quality level:
People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
• Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
• Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors
• Be active outdoors when air quality is better.
Everyone else:
• Enjoy your outdoor activities.
As for the City's related Summer Recreation programs today:
• The YMCA of Greater Erie's Kids Club program is canceled at City parks again today.
• The Mid-Day Dance Break at Perry Square at noon today is canceled.