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Current Alerts for Groton, VT: Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 26 at 7:07AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

AREAS AFFECTED: Western Rutland; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor; Eastern Windsor

DESCRIPTION: The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category due to Fine Particulates for Eastern Rutland, Eastern Windsor, Western Rutland, and Western Windsor until 11 PM EDT this evening. The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category due to Fine Particulates. Who needs to be concerned? Sensitive groups may experience adverse respiratory symptoms and may also experience aggravation of heart or lung disease. Sensitive groups include: people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teenagers. What should you do? The Vermont Department of Health recommends that sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. It's okay to be active outside, but take more breaks and do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy. If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your healthcare provider. For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources web site at https://dec.vermont.gov/air- quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.

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