A special pharmacy schedule has been put in place for the Goose Break season in Chisasibi, Waskaganish, and Mistissini from April 29 to May 12, 2024.
Air Quality
Air quality in Eeyou Istchee is variable in the current forest fire situation. There is ongoing smoke across the region.
-
Air quality conditions can change quickly across our territory, and can vary in each community on any given day.
-
Enjoy time outdoors when the air quality is good. Open your windows to air out your home.
-
If air quality is poor, it’s recommended to stay inside, and limit physical activity outdoors.
-
If there is a lot of smoke in the air, seal your windows and doors.
-
Public Health and the Emergency Response Team use Purple Air to monitor regional trends in air quality. The Purple Air website provides real-time data on air quality measures captured by sensors installed in Eeyou Istchee communities.
-
Consult the Purple Air Map for air quality conditions right now
-
Consult the Fire Smoke map to see what may be coming, and to help you plan
MASKS
N95 or KN95 masks are not recommended for extended use indoors (at the office or other buildings)
Enjoy time outdoors when the air quality is good.
-
If air quality is poor, it’s recommended to stay inside, and limit physical activity outdoors.
If the air quality is poor on a given day, and you need to be outside, it’s recommended to wear a N95/KN95 mask that fits snugly.
N95 and KN95 masks are available for community members and businesses operating on the territory. Please contact the community’s PSO or emergency response team.
If you have questions about wildfires in Eeyou Istchee or Cree Health Board recommendations to protect your health during the fire season:
