Air Quality Alert in Evanston leads to event cancelations, beach closures
EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) – The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert for Evanston on Sunday.
The city says a similar alert is expected for Monday.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has moved into the region - pushing the Air Quality Index over 150 and into the unhealthy or worse categories.
As a result, the Evanston Police Department's Community Barbecue has been postponed with a new date to be announced.
The EPD Community BBQ has been postponed due to air quality. A new date is to be determined. pic.twitter.com/v0vp7ghChn
— Evanston, IL Police (@EvanstonPD) July 16, 2023
In addition, all swimming beaches will be closed. Swimming will not be permitted as no lifeguards will be on duty.
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for Evanston through today, Sun., July 16. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor air exposure. All Evanston swimming beaches will be closed today. Swimming is not permitted, and no lifeguards will be on duty. pic.twitter.com/Bgg3HivNSr
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) July 16, 2023
All Parks & Recreation summer camps will be moved indoors if the alert extends into Monday.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor air exposure. Active children and adults especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should also avoid long or intense outdoor activity.