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Air Quality Health Advisory in Effect in Putnam County
Updated June 8
The Air Quality Health Advisory continues through today, June 8.
Reduce your exposure by staying indoors as much as possible. If you are working outdoors, or are sensitive to the pollution, consider wearing a well-fitting respirator mask (KN95) to protect your lung health while outside. People with respiratory or heart ailments, small children, pregnant people, and older adults are at higher risk and should consult their medical provider if experiencing health effects from the air quality.
DEC air quality forecast: https://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm
Check air quality by zip code: https://www.airnow.gov/
See advice from PCDOH Environmental Health Director Shawn Rogan on News 12 Westchester: https://westchester.news12.com/interview-putnam-county-environmental-health-services-director-addresses-air-quality-issues
June 7
An air quality health advisory is still in effect for the Lower Hudson Valley today, June 7. Reduce your exposure to air pollution by avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, keeping outdoor activities short or moving them inside. If spending time outdoors today, members of sensitive groups may experience short-term health effects such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, or shortness of breath. Moving indoors may reduce exposure to pollutants.
Check air quality by zip code: https://www.airnow.gov/ (updated hourly based on the past 12 hours of particulate monitoring and sensor data)
DEC air quality forecast: https://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm
Fine Particles Q&A: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/air/pmq_a.htm
Air Quality & Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/air/pdfs/Air_Quality_and_Outdoor_Activity_Guidance.pdf
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Welcome Message
The mission of the Putnam County Department of Health is to improve and protect the health of our community.
We strive to prevent the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure access to quality health services, and respond to disasters.
We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions.
In the event of an emergency, Health Department staff are available 24/7. Please call 845-808-1390 to report a public health emergency, rabies exposure, communicable disease, water outage or sewer overflow.
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Contact the Department of Health
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Office | 845.808.1390
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Fax | 845.278.7921
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Fax (Nursing) | 845.279.4104
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Address | 1 Geneva Rd, Brewster, NY 10509