Health Advisory: Poor Air Quality in County

06/08/2023

Talbot County, along with much of the East Coast, is experiencing poor air quality due to the result of Canadian wildfires. Currently, the air quality continues to fluctuate in Talbot County between Code Orange, indicating “unhealthy for sensitive groups” with an Air Quality Index of 101-150, to Code Purple, indicating “very unhealthy” with an Air Quality Index of 201-300.

Air quality is at unhealthy levels. Residents should consider limiting time spent outdoors and avoid prolonged or heavy exertion until air quality improves. Anyone sensitive to air pollution, including young children, older adults, people with respiratory problems such as asthma, or people with heart conditions should avoid outdoor exertion altogether. People who must be outside, such as outdoor workers, should be alert for symptoms such as difficulty breathing.

The Maryland Department of Health is advising Marylanders to follow the Air Quality Action Guide, which includes information on preventing adverse effects of polluted air.

To view current air quality, visit airnow.gov. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles for the State of Maryland: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx?fbclid=IwAR23lDmlKZPOWeP8z60bMDCgDwuy9CUrSkMiKvk_gu_yImsWslcCXwuGhdQ

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