Trumbull Emergency Management regularly receives updates from the State Department of Emergency Management regarding the air quality resulting from Canadian wildfires.
At 10:15 this morning, (06/07/23), the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security issued a statement informing city and town officials of the declining air quality that is occurring over Connecticut today. It is predicted that Connecticut air quality standards may drop to “very unhealthy” levels this afternoon through early morning Thursday.
It is recommended that people with breathing issues avoid outdoor physical activity. Those without breathing issues should avoid prolonged outside exposure. Consideration for moving outdoor activities indoors should be taken at this time. Please check the State of Connecticut DEEP website for further information https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Forecasting/AQI/Air-Quality-Index