"Code Red Air Quality Alerts Issued Across Northeastern US Due to Wildfire Smoke and Climate Change"

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued warnings of poor air quality in Delaware due to wildfires in eastern Canada emitting particulate matter into the atmosphere. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Public Health (DPH) has advised all individuals to limit prolonged or heavy physical activity and time spent outdoors and to stay indoors, preferably in a space with filtered air. DNREC has declared a Code Red Action Day for particulate matter for Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8.