For Immediate Release From The White House!
Millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of smoke resulting from devastating wildfires burning in Canada, another stark reminder of the impacts of climate change.
Here’s what our Administration is doing:
I spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to offer additional help to accelerate putting out these fires, particularly those in Quebec that have severe impacts on American communities.
I've also directed the National Interagency Fire Center to continue to promptly respond to Canadian requests for additional firefighting support. I've asked Secretary Pete Buttigieg to keep me informed about his progress to proactively manage the air traffic implications of the deteriorated air quality based on lessons learned from prior incidents.
Additionally, EPA Administrator Michael Regan is working with state and local governments to continuously monitor air quality and providing critical updates for impacted zip codes. You can find the current air quality and updated public health guidance in your area at AirNow.gov.
Finally, the Centers for Disease Control offers detailed recommendations on protecting yourself from the effects of wildfire smoke at CDC.gov.
Stay safe and follow the guidance of your local officials.
Posted By: agnes levine
Thursday, June 8th 2023 at 5:15PM
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