For a Clean Green Future
Mitigate & Adapt: Air Quality
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recommends going indoors when the air quality index is elevated to an unhealthy level. This reduces your exposure.
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If you have air conditioning and can close your windows, this will further reduce your exposure.
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Strenuous activity should be avoided outdoors.
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wearing a mask if you have to go outside- especially for vulnerable people with pre-existing respiratory health conditions.
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Alert Systems-
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Cell Phone Alerts: If the air quality index exceeds the 200 threshold, the Emergency Alert System managed by the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services will issue emergency cell phone alerts.
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EPA AirNow App- The DEC provides data about local air quality to this app according to specific regions. This resource link provides a real-time fire and smoke map for the Town of Aurora. The NYS DEC also provides local data to this resource.
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Town of Aurora Code Red: Our town has implemented a free, local alert system called Code Red. Please sign up here. It's free and it could save a life.
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The Town of Aurora's Senior Center is an emergency shelter for the Town of Aurora. It is equipped with a generator and will be open during emergencies.