Due to wildfires in the territory and the smoke that comes as a result, air quality in several Northwest Territory-based communities, such as Yellowknife and Norman Wells, are at levels of SA国际影视传媒榤oderate riskSA国际影视传媒� to SA国际影视传媒榟igh riskSA国际影视传媒� (according to the Government of CanadaSA国际影视传媒檚 Air Quality Health Index).
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For Norman Wells, air quality spiked to high risk after 9 a.m. this morning
On top of the two communities mentioned above, other areas affected in the NWT include Fort Simpson, Fort Providence, Fort Good Hope, Jean Marie River, Kakisa, Tulita and Wrigley.
Regarding how air quality levels are measured, low risk is any level from SA国际影视传媒�1SA国际影视传媒� to SA国际影视传媒�3SA国际影视传媒�, moderate risk are made up of levels SA国际影视传媒�4SA国际影视传媒� to SA国际影视传媒�6SA国际影视传媒�, high risk are levels SA国际影视传媒�7SA国际影视传媒� to SA国际影视传媒�10SA国际影视传媒�, and very high risk is anything beyond SA国际影视传媒�10SA国际影视传媒�.
As air quality is currently at different levels of risk for the various communities, recommendations for members of the population who are at risk (people with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution) are to SA国际影视传媒渃onsider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms.SA国际影视传媒�
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According the the 24-hour forecast for Yellowknife, air quality should return to low risk levels by tomorrow morning, whereas Norman Wells will remain in the SA国际影视传媒榤oderate riskSA国际影视传媒� range until tomorrow afternoon.
A special air quality statement was released regarding the situation on the weather section of Government of Canada website.
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SA国际影视传媒淚ndividuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk. If you, or someone in your care, develop symptoms, reduce strenuous outdoors activities where ever possible until the air quality improves. SA国际影视传媒�
Those feeling unwell and/or experiencing symptoms are asked to contact their health care provider for advice.
SA国际影视传媒淚f you or those in your care are exposed to wildfire smoke, consider taking extra precautions to reduce your exposure. Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gases which includes many chemicals that can harm your health. For more details, please consult www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-quality-health-index/wildfire-smoke.html.SA国际影视传媒�
