Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | View in browser
 The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert, based on an Air Pollution Action Day declared by the Illinois EPA, for the greater Chicago area through midnight tonight, Wed., June 28. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has moved into the region, pushing the air quality into the unhealthy or worse categories. Air Quality Index forecasts and levels can be found at airnow.gov.
Active children and adults especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid long or intense outdoor activity. Everyone else should reduce outdoor activity.
The National Weather Service has also urged residents to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at airnow.gov.
City staff ready to respond
Evanston 311 and first responders are on alert and prepared to respond to any issues that arise.
Stay informed
Check the City's website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Beaches closed today
 Due to the Air Quality Alert posted for Evanston, all Evanston swimming beaches will be closed today, Wed., June 28. Swimming is not permitted and no lifeguards will be on duty.
Clean air center offers extended hours
The City is offering extended clean air center hours for community members in need. The following City facility will be available as a clean air center during the provided hours below:
Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St.
- Wed., June 28, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Those who need shelter outside of these hours should call/text Evanston 311 at 847-448-4311 or the Evanston Police Department non-emergency service desk at 847-866-5000 (open 24/7).
Sign up for emergency notifications
Did you know? The City of Evanston uses the EvanstonAlerts emergency notification system to notify community members in the event of emergencies, such as critical police activity, evacuations, hazardous materials spill/release, and safety alerts. Sign up for EvanstonAlerts here.
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