Wildfires continue to cause smoky skies across the province.

An air quality advisory continues for several regions, including the Okanagan and northern B.C.

Terrace, Fort St. John, Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna are among the areas impacted.

B次元官网网址淪moke levels have started to improve on the Island - this is expected to continue through the day and expand to the Lower Mainland later this evening and into tomorrow,B次元官网网址� reads the provincial advisory, issued Monday, Aug. 28.

B次元官网网址淥therwise, many regions on the North Coast and in the Interior continue to be impacted by wildfire smoke.B次元官网网址�

READ MORE:

Residents are reminded to follow common sense during smoky conditions:

B次元官网网址� Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you feel unwell.

B次元官网网址� Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.

B次元官网网址� If you have asthma or other chronic illness, carry any rescue (fast-acting) medications with you at all times and activate your personal care plan that has been designed with your family physician.

B次元官网网址� Make sure that children and others who cannot care for themselves follow the same advice.

Monitor your symptoms:

B次元官网网址� People respond differently to smoke. Mild irritation and discomfort are common, and usually disappear when the smoke clears.

B次元官网网址� Exposure to wildfire smoke and the virus that causes COVID-19 can both result in respiratory symptoms such as a dry cough, sore throat, or difficulty breathing. Use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to help determine whether you need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.

B次元官网网址� If you are unsure whether you need medical care, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1.

B次元官网网址� If you are experiencing difficulty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort, or a severe cough, contact your health care provider, walk-in clinic, or emergency department. If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

Tips to reduce your smoke exposure:

B次元官网网址� Smoke levels may be lower indoors but will still be elevated, so stay aware of your symptoms even when you are indoors.

B次元官网网址� Running a commercially available HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter can improve indoor air quality in the room where the device is located.

B次元官网网址� If you have a forced air heating/cooling system in your home, it may help to change the filter and set the fan to run continuously.

B次元官网网址� Reduce indoor air pollution sources such as smoking, burning incense, and frying foods.

B次元官网网址� If travelling in a car with air conditioning, keep the windows up and the ventilation set to recirculate.

B次元官网网址� If you are very sensitive to smoke, consider moving to another location with cleaner air, but be aware that conditions can change rapidly.

B次元官网网址� Maintaining good overall health is a good way to prevent health effects resulting from short-term exposure to air pollution.

READ MORE:

newsroom@vernonmorningstar.com
Like us on and follow us on