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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hello/Bonjour,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Special Air Quality Statement issued on June 5, 2023, for the City of Ottawa
<u>has now ended</u>. <a name="_Hlk137100812">Please monitor the </a><a href="http://www.airqualityontario.com/aqhi/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk137100812">Air Quality Health Index</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk137100812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk137100812">
as conditions could change with wildfire smoke coming and going from our airshed. For more information on local air quality please see our website
</span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/outdoor-air-pollution.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk137100812">Ottawa Public Health Outdoor Air Quality</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk137100812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk137100812"></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Le bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l’air émis le 5 juin 2023 pour la ville d’Ottawa
<u>est maintenant terminé</u>. </span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Veuillez surveiller la
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.qualitedelairontario.com/aqhi/index.php"><span lang="FR-CA">Cote air santé,</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
car les conditions pourraient changer avec la fumée des feux de forêt qui arrive et sort de notre bassin atmosphérique. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la qualité de l’air local, veuillez consulter notre site Web
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/outdoor-air-pollution.aspx"> <span lang="FR-CA">La pollution atmosphérique de Santé publique Ottawa</span></a></span><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Martha Robinson
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"> Robinson, Martha <<a href="mailto:Martha.Robinson@ottawa.ca">Martha.Robinson@ottawa.ca</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> June 07, 2023 11:40 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> UPDATE: Special Air Quality Statement is in effect due to wildfire smoke/Mise à jour : Bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l'air est en vigueur en raison de la fumée des feux de forêt
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Air Quality Update for the Ottawa Region – June 7, 2023, 11:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">OPH continues to monitor the air quality impacts caused by the wildfire smoke in the region. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the
<a href="https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/onaq-008_e.html">air quality health index</a> (AQHI) for
<b>Wednesday June 7 </b>is forecast to be<b> Very High Risk </b>for<b> </b>the Ottawa region for most of the day.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please avoid strenuous activity outdoors and follow the ECCC health recommendations below. Some people are at a higher risk of health problems when exposed to air
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Risk Categories. See </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-quality-health-index/health-risks.html">Who is most at risk</a><u>.</u> </span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enjoy</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> your usual outdoor activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ideal</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> air quality for outdoor activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Moderate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 - 6<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Consider reducing</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No need to modify</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and
throat irritation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 - 10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reduce</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Consider reducing</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as
coughing and throat irritation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Very High<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Above<br>
10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Avoid</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reduce</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as
coughing and throat irritation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">* People with heart or breathing problems are at greater risk. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">OPH recommendations based on the current
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-118_metric_e.html">Special Air Quality Statement</a><b> for the City of Ottawa when the AQHI reading for Ottawa is High or Very
High Risk:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Continue to monitor
<a href="https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/onaq-008_e.html">Ottawa’s Air Quality Index</a> for up-to-date information.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">It is important to listen to your body and reduce or stop activities if you are experiencing symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Avoid strenuous outdoor work, exercise, and playtime. If you must be outside, try to schedule your activities when pollution levels
are lowest. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stay indoors in a cool, well-ventilated place and plan indoor activities for children.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Keep your indoor air clean:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Keep your doors and windows closed if the temperature in your home is comfortable.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you have one, use an air purifier with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in a room where you spend a lot of time.
Avoid air purifiers that produce ozone. Check the filter and change it if required.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For more information on building a portable air filter visit
<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/using-portable-air-cleaner-wildfire-smoke.html" target="_blank">
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/using-portable-air-cleaner-wildfire-smoke.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Use a well-fitted respirator type mask when outdoors (such as a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent respirator) that does not allow
air to pass through small openings between the mask and face, if you have one. They can help reduce your exposure to the fine particles in smoke when you are outdoors.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you experience symptoms such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, or shortness of breath, seek medical attention. Call 8-1-1
Health Connect Ontario for non-emergency medical advice and seek medical attention if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Be aware of your mental health. It is normal to feel anxious or isolated during a smoke event. If you experience any feelings of
stress, anxiety, or depression, contact your mental health care provider for advice or visit
<a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/mental-health.aspx">
https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/mental-health.aspx</a> or
<a href="https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA" target="_blank">https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">City-wide impacts and updates related to the ongoing air quality issues can also be found on
<a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/impacts-wildfire-smoke-and-poor-air-quality">ottawa.ca</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ottawa Public Health encourages you to share this information with your respective networks.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We also encourage you to invite your networks to follow our
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/outdoor-air-pollution.aspx"><span lang="EN-CA">Website</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ottawahealth/">Facebook</a>,
<a href="https://twitter.com/ottawahealth?lang=en"><span lang="EN-CA">Twitter</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ottawahealthsante/">Instagram</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> channels for up-to-date information and
resources on how to protect yourself from poor outdoor air quality. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">_____________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mise à jour sur la qualité de l’air pour la région d’Ottawa – 7 juin 2023 11 h 00<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SPO continue de surveiller les impacts sur la qualité de l’air causés par la fumée des feux de forêt dans la région. Selon Environnement et Changement climatique
Canada (ECCC), la </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://meteo.gc.ca/airquality/pages/onaq-008_f.html"><span lang="FR-CA">cote air santé</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
(CAS) du <b>mercredi, 7 juin</b>, devrait être à <b>Risque Très Élevé</b> pour la région d’Ottawa pendant la majeure partie de la journée.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Veuillez éviter les activités intenses à l’extérieur et suivre les recommandations sanitaires d’ECCC ci-dessous. Certaines personnes courent un risque plus élevé
de problèmes de santé lorsqu’elles sont exposées à la pollution de l’air. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">L’ECCC/Santé Canada utilise le tableau suivant pour fournir des messages de la cote air santé aux personnes « à risques » et au grand public pour chacune des
catégories de risque pour la santé de la CAS. Voir </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/fr/environnement-changement-climatique/services/cote-air-sante/risques-sante-pollution.html"><span lang="FR-CA">Qui
est le plus à risque</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Messages de la cote air santé
</span></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Niveau de risque pour la santé</span></u></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cote air santé</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Messages relatifs à la santé</span></u></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Message destiné à la population touchée*</span></u></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Message destiné à la population en général</span></u></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Risque faible</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1 - 3</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Profitez</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> de vos activités habituelles en plein air.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td width="180" valign="top" style="width:134.65pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">idéale</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> pour les activités en plein air.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Risque modéré</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 - 6</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Envisagez de réduire</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> ou de réorganiser les activités exténuantes
en plein air si vous éprouvez des symptômes.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Aucun besoin de modifier</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> vos activités habituelles en plein air
à moins d'éprouver des symptômes comme la toux et une irritation de la gorge.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Risque élevé</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 - 10</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Réduisez</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> ou réorganisez les activités exténuantes en plein air.
Les enfants et les personnes âgées devraient également modérer leurs activités.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Envisagez de réduire</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> ou de réorganiser les activités exténuantes
en plein air si vous éprouvez des symptômes comme la toux et une irritation de la gorge.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Risque très élevé</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Plus de</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<u>10</u> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Évitez</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> les activités exténuantes en plein air. Les enfants et
les personnes âgées devraient également éviter de se fatiguer en plein air.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Réduisez</span></u></b><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> ou réorganisez les activités exténuantes en plein air,
particulièrement si vous éprouvez des symptômes comme la toux et une irritation de la gorge.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Les personnes souffrant de problèmes cardiaques ou respiratoires sont plus à risque. Suivez les conseils habituels de votre médecin concernant l’exercice et la
gestion de votre condition médicale. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Les recommandations de SPO sont basées sur le
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://meteo.gc.ca/city/pages/on-118_metric_f.html"><span lang="FR-CA">Bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l’air</span></a><b>
</b></span><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">actuelle pour la Ville d’Ottawa lorsque la lecture de la CAS pour Ottawa est à risque Élevé ou très Élevé :<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Continuez à surveiller la
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://meteo.gc.ca/airquality/pages/onaq-008_f.html"><span lang="FR-CA">cote air santé d’Ottawa</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
pour obtenir des informations à jour.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Il est important d’écouter votre corps et de réduire ou d’arrêter vos activités si vous présentez des symptômes.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Évitez les travaux pénibles à l’extérieur, l’exercice et les loisirs. Si vous devez être à l’extérieur, essayez de planifier vos
activités lorsque les niveaux de pollution sont les plus bas. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Restez l’intérieur dans un endroit frais et bien aéré, et prévoyez des activités à l’intérieur pour les enfants.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gardez votre air à l’intérieur pur :
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Gardez vos portes et fenêtres fermées si la température de votre maison est confortable.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Si vous en avez un, utilisez un purificateur d’air avec un filtre à particules à haute efficacité (HEPA) dans une pièce où vous
passez beaucoup de temps. Évitez les purificateurs d’air qui produisent de l’ozone. Vérifiez le filtre et changez-le si nécessaire.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pour plus d’informations sur la construction d’un filtre à air portable, visitez
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/publications/vie-saine/utilisation-purificateur-air-portatif-fumee-feux-foret.html"><span lang="FR-CA">https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/publications/vie-saine/utilisation-purificateur-air-portatif-fumee-feux-foret.html</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Utilisez un masque de type respirateur bien ajusté lorsque vous êtes à l’extérieur (comme un respirateur N95 certifié NIOSH ou équivalent)
qui ne permet pas à l’air de passer à travers les petites ouvertures entre le masque et le visage, si vous avez un. Ils peuvent aider à réduire votre exposition aux particules fines de la fumée lorsque vous êtes à l’extérieur.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Si vous ressentez des symptômes tels qu’une oppression thoracique, une respiration sifflante ou un essoufflement, consultez un fournisseur
de la santé. Composez le 8-1-1 Accès Santé Ontario pour obtenir des conseils médicaux non urgents et consultez un fournisseur de la santé, si nécessaire.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Soyez conscient de votre santé mentale. Il est normal de se sentir anxieux ou anxieuse, ou isolé(e) lors d’un évènement de fumée.
Si vous ressentez des sentiments d’anxiété ou de dépression, contactez votre fournisseur de soins en santé mentale pour obtenir des conseils ou visitez
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/mental-health.aspx"><span lang="FR-CA">https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/mental-health.aspx</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
ou </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/fr-CA"><span lang="FR-CA">https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/fr-CA</span></a></span><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Les impacts à l’échelle de la ville et les mises à jour liées aux problèmes continus de qualité de l’air peuvent également être consultés sur
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/repercussions-de-la-fumee-des-feux-et-de-la-mauvaise-qualite-de-lair"><span lang="FR-CA">Ottawa.ca</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Santé publique Ottawa vous encourage à partager cette information avec vos réseaux respectifs. Nous vous encourageons également à inviter vos réseaux à suivre notre
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/outdoor-air-pollution.aspx"><span lang="FR-CA">site Web</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
et/ou sur nos réseaux sociaux (<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="Facebook.com/OttawaSante">Facebook</a></span>,
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://twitter.com/OttawaSante"><span lang="FR-CA">Twitter</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> et
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ottawahealthsante/"><span lang="FR-CA">Instagram</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">)
pour obtenir des informations et des ressources à jour sur la façon de vous protéger de la mauvaise qualité de l’air extérieur.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Michelle Goulet,
</span></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">B.Tech, CPHI (C)</span><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Public Health Prg & Prj Mgmt Officer (T)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><a href="https://my.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/employee-information/department-directory.aspx?_mid_=28643"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">Health
Information and Public Engagement (HIPE)</span></a></span></b><a name="Health-Information-and-Public-Engagement"></a><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">City of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">100 Constellation Dr, 8<sup>th</sup> floor East (26-46)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Tel.: 613-580-6744, ext. 19255<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><a href="http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/"><span lang="FR-CA">www.ottawapublichealth.ca</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Suivez Santé publique Ottawa</span></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ottawasante" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/ottawasante" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Connect with Ottawa Public Health</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image005.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ottawahealth" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/ottawahealth" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><a href="http://www.parentinginottawa.ca/" target="_BLANK????"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" style="width:.3055in;height:.3055in" id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D99933.9128EAE0"></span></a><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"> Robinson, Martha
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<b>Sent:</b> June 05, 2023 1:35 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Special Air Quality Statement is in effect due to wildfire smoke/Bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l'air est en vigueur en raison de la fumée des feux de forêt
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<a href="https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=14459&alert_code=SAS">
Special Air Quality Statement</a> has been jointly issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) because high levels of air pollution are expected or occurring. High levels of air
pollution are possible through the day today and possibly through Tuesday, June 6<sup>th</sup>, 2023, due to wildfire smoke migrating into the City of Ottawa.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ottawa Public Health notifies service providers of vulnerable residents when hazardous levels of air pollution are forecast to advise on how to deal with these conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The MECP measures air quality in the City of Ottawa, provides hourly readings and next day forecasts on the province’s air monitoring network, and calculates the Air Quality
Health Index (AHQI), which informs Ontario residents about regional air quality conditions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Small children, pregnant woman, older adults, people with lung or heart conditions, and people involved in strenuous outdoor work or sports are at greatest risk from poor air
quality and should monitor their symptoms and take precautions if warranted until the air quality improves.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Air pollutants including smoke from wildfires can irritate the lungs, eyes, nose, and throat and can cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. People with heart or lung
conditions may be more sensitive to the effects of smoke and should monitor their symptoms and take steps to reduce their exposure to smoke<b>
</b>and, if necessary, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When wildfire smoke is affecting our air quality, residents and visitors should:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Make a plan to avoid breathing in smoke. depending on your risk factors, and what resources you have available to you. Consider postponing outdoor
exercise until the air quality has improved. If your breathing becomes difficult or uncomfortable, stop the activity and go indoors.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Consider staying indoors, shutting windows, and putting your HVAC system on recirculate.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Be aware of your symptoms.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Call
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8-1-1 Health Connect Ontario for non-emergency medical advice and seek medical attention if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Follow your asthma or personal care plan if you have asthma or other chronic illnesses.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If needed, consider visiting a location like a shopping mall with filtered air.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Keep your vehicle windows closed and set the ventilation system to recirculate.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Check on neighbours, friends, and family and share this information.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pay attention to local air quality reports since air quality may be poor even though you may not be able to see smoke. Information is available
at <a href="http://www.airhealth.ca">www.airhealth.ca</a> and <a href="http://www.airqualityontario.com/">
www.airqualityontario.com</a> and on our <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/air-quality-and-health-index.aspx">
Ottawa Public Health website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Residents who have questions about the impact of poor air quality on their health can call the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(TTY: 613-580-9656).
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://ecalertezmoi.meteo.gc.ca/warning-latest_fr.php?ualert_id=14459&alert_code=SAS"><span lang="FR-CA">Bulletin spécial sur la qualité de l'air </span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">a
été émis conjointement par Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) et le ministère de l’Environnement, de la Protection de la nature et des Parcs (MEPP) de l’Ontario en raison des niveaux de pollution qui sont supérieurs à la normale ou devraient
le devenir. Des niveaux élevés de pollution de l'air persistera tout au long de la journée d'aujourd'hui et possiblement demain, mardi, le 6 juin, 2023, en raison de la fumée provenant de feux de forêt à proximité de la ville d’Ottawa.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Santé publique Ottawa prévient les fournisseurs de services qui soutiennent les résidents vulnérables lorsque des niveaux dangereux de pollution atmosphérique sont
prévus, afin de les conseiller sur la façon de gérer ces conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Le MEPP mesure la qualité de l’air à la Ville d’Ottawa et fournit les prévisions d’heure en heure et pour la journée suivante. Le MEPP calcule également la Cote
air santé (CAS), qui informe les résidents de l’Ontario de la qualité de l’air à l’échelle régionale.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Les jeunes enfants, les femmes enceintes, les adultes plus âgés, les gens ayant des problèmes de cœur ou de poumon et les personnes qui doivent effectuer des travaux
ou pratiquer du sport à grande intensité à l’extérieur devraient assurer un suivi de leurs symptômes et prendre des précautions, au besoin, en attendant que la qualité de l’air s’améliore. Les polluants atmosphériques, auxquels est assimilée la fumée des feux
de forêt, peuvent irriter les poumons, les yeux, le nez et la gorge, sans compter qu’ils peuvent causer la toux, la respiration sifflante ou une difficulté à respirer. Les personnes qui souffrent de maladies pulmonaires ou cardiovasculaires pourraient être
plus sensibles aux effets de la fumée. À ce titre, elles doivent surveiller leurs symptômes et prendre des mesures en vue d’éviter de s’y exposer. Ces personnes sont priées de consulter un médecin si elles constatent une détérioration des symptômes.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lorsque la fumée des feux de forêt affecte la qualité de notre air, les visiteurs et les résidents doivent suivre les consignes suivantes :
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Faites un plan pour éviter de respirer de la fumée en fonction de vos facteurs de risque et des ressources dont vous disposez.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Envisagez la possibilité de reporter l’exercice à l’extérieur à un moment où la qualité de l’air se sera améliorée. Si vous commencez
à avoir de la difficulté à respirer, mettez un terme à l’activité et aller à l’intérieur.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Songez à rester à l’intérieur, fermer les fenêtres et remettre votre système CVC en circulation.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Restez à l’affût de vos symptômes. Appeler ConnexionSanté Ontario au 8-1-1 pour des conseils médicaux non urgents et consulter un
médecin si nécessaire.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Suivez votre plan de soins personnels ou votre plan de traitement de l’asthme lorsque vous souffrez d’asthme ou d’une autre maladie
chronique.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Si nécessaire, songez à visiter un centre commercial ou un autre lieu où l’air est filtré.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gardez les fenêtres de votre véhicule fermées et réglez le système de ventilation au mode recyclage.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prenez des nouvelles de vos voisins, de vos amis et de votre famille et partagez cette information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Faites attention aux rapports sur la qualité de l’air locale, puisque la qualité de l’air peut être faible même lorsque vous ne
percevez pas de fumée. Des renseignements sont disponibles sur les sites </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.airhealth.ca"><span lang="FR-CA">www.airhealth.ca</span></a></span><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> et
</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.qualitedelairontario.com/"><span lang="FR-CA">http://www.qualitedelairontario.com/</span></a></span><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
ainsi que sur le </span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/air-quality-and-health-index.aspx"><span lang="FR-CA">site Web de Santé publique Ottawa</span></a></span><u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.</span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Les résidents qui ont des questions au sujet des répercussions de la mauvaise qualité de l’air sur leur santé peuvent appeler la ligne d’information de Santé publique
Ottawa au 613-580-6744 (ATS : 613-580-9656). Il est aussi possible Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec nous sur
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</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">(she/her)</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Ottawa Public Health - Santé publique Ottawa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Health Protection, Health Hazard Response Team<br>
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">100 Constellation Drive /100, promenade Constellation<br>
Ottawa (Ontario) K2G 6J8</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Tel 613-580-2424, ext./</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">poste
23658<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Toll free 1 866 426-8885</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Fax 613-580-9648</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><a href="mailto:martha.robinson@ottawa.ca">martha.robinson@ottawa.ca</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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