Thursday, May 29, 2025
What
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued by the DNR and will go into effect at 6am tomorrow (Friday) and go through 6am Saturday for ALL Wisconsin counties. Due to wildfire smoke moving into Wisconsin from Canada, the DNR anticipates that air quality in every county in Wisconsin could range from yellow to red.
Actions Required
The DPI requests that you share this information with staff along with recommendations for activity modifications. All children regardless of health status are considered members of a "sensitive group" and therefore have increased likelihood of health issues related to exposure to unhealthy levels of contaminants in the air.
General suggestions for student population: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It’s OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.
People with 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 health care provider.
For further information
Read this DPI ConnectEd article about Air Quality monitoring and suggested activity alterations for students and staff. You can also visit the DNR site for up-to-date information about current and predicted air quality events and sign up for emails from the agency regarding monitoring and conditions.