[KeyStoneChapter] Fwd: Advisory Message: Air Quality Alert issued for unhealthy air. Trash suspended. Pools/spraygrounds closed.

Fri Jul 17 14:17:46 UTC 2026

Hello all,

Please be careful today as the air qualit is hazardous. See below for more
information. FYI.

Thanks,

Stacie

Stacie Leap
President, Greater Philadelphia Chapter &
President, Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents (POBP),
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

 stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215-776-6741
LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/stacieleap>

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management <
philadelphia-office-of-emergency-management at emails.nixle.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Subject: Advisory Message: Air Quality Alert issued for unhealthy air.
Trash suspended. Pools/spraygrounds closed.
To: <Stacie.leap at gmail.com>

Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com
<http://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fwww.nixle.com/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/Jd5Ef9WzryhfxQ0Qk6YBAnHO3TQ=473>
| Unsubscribe
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Fsettings%2Funsubscribe%2F16017%2FStacie.leap%2540gmail.com%2F3190bd772590db8d59f95a86bcb438ea%2F/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/p_8EaUKgb1CqRsnmb6vaSVi2mm0=473>
[image: Agency Logo]
<http://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Fphiladelphia-office-of-emergency-management/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/XM-Me__efsCm9FoGwYMFBIYLVJ4=473>
Friday July 17, 2026, 5:31 AM
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management

Advisory: Air Quality Alert issued for unhealthy air. Trash suspended.
Pools/spraygrounds closed.

Dear Nixle User,

PHILADELPHIA—The City of Philadelphia is under a Code Purple Air
Quality Alert for particulate matter due to wildfire smoke from Canada. A
Code Purple Air Quality Alert means that the air is very unhealthy to
breathe, and everyone is likely to experience health effects from being
exposed. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health
effects. Air quality may vary throughout the city and throughout the day,
with some areas having significantly worse air quality depending on the
prevailing winds.

“Our worsening air quality is a dangerous development,” said *Dr. Palak
Raval-Nelson, Commissioner, Department of Public Health*. “I strongly
encourage all residents to take action to protect themselves by staying
indoors, unless they need to be outdoors. If you do need to be outdoors,
please wear a well-fitted N-95 or KN-95 mask. If you experience symptoms
related to air quality, including trouble breathing, heart palpitations,
nausea, or dizziness, seek immediate medical attention. Stay aware of the
air quality in your neighborhood by visiting phila.gov/breathephilly.”

“I want the people of Philadelphia to know that our City government is
taking every step necessary to protect your health,” said *Mayor Cherelle
L. Parker*. “If you do not need to be outside on Friday, please stay at
home. Please check on your neighbors and any homebound resident who may
need attention during this time. We will get through this significant
weather-related health event together.”

The Health Department is hopeful that this event will end by the weekend.
However, this forecast could change, so residents are encouraged to
continue monitoring the situation via the *Health Department’s
BreathePhilly website*
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.phila.gov%252Fbreathephilly%26data=05%257C02%257COEM.RIC%2540phila.gov%257C38721c98ba6c49d6c7f208dee3cc4341%257C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%257C0%257C0%257C639198663615156986%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=LWnFJBOJiy18dN%252FSHyFS0zHL5eXtGSJ7hQwarJSl1uc%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/OIKHk1tGfWRaKGpPpQWU2NvaofY=473>,
local news, City social media accounts, and the ReadyPhiladelphia emergency
notification system.

Residents should be aware that the City is opening and operating as usual,
with some service changes. As was announced at tonight’s press conference,
trash pickup is suspended and pools and spraygrounds will be closed on
Friday, July 17.

Free Library of Philadelphia locations will continue to be open during
normal operating hours for people who may need to access air-conditioned
facilities.

The City is not recommending that outdoor events be canceled, but is
strongly recommending that staff at these events be given indoor breaks
every 90 minutes and provided with N-95 or KN-95 masks.

The Health Department recommends that *all* residents take precautions to
protect themselves. If you experience symptoms including trouble breathing,
heart palpitations, nausea, or dizziness, seek immediate medical attention.

All residents should avoid optional outdoor activities during a Code Purple
Air Quality Alert. Reschedule those activities to a time when air quality
is better or move activities indoors. If you must go outside, wear a
high-quality mask, like an N-95 or KN-95. Surgical masks, cloth masks,
gaiters, and bandanas will not provide adequate protection.

Sensitive groups should take extra care to protect themselves from
dangerous air. This includes people with heart or lung disease (including
asthma), older adults, children, pregnant people, immunocompromised people,
people experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, people without
access to air filtration, and outdoor workers.

To keep indoor air clean, you can:

   - Close all windows and doors.
   - Turn off air conditioning or switch air conditioners to recirculate
   mode.
   - Avoid activities that create more particulate matter indoors,
   including:
      - Smoking and vaping.
      - Using gas, propane or wood-burning stoves and furnaces.
      - Spraying aerosol products.
      - Frying or broiling food.
      - Burning candles or incense.
      - Vacuuming, unless you use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.

To see the current air quality at the City’s air quality monitors near you,
please visit *www.phila.gov/breathephilly*
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.phila.gov%252Fbreathephilly%26data=05%257C02%257COEM.RIC%2540phila.gov%257C38721c98ba6c49d6c7f208dee3cc4341%257C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%257C0%257C0%257C639198663615177795%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=3bK7eO5Lg%252BJquV7CPlMv7CWk1FK%252BmpxQYoqIsblaxlk%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/hFpNlcC8TsUDAhV4r8UkWYb7yOk=473>
.

The Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management will continue
to monitor the air quality and provide updates as they become available.
For more information, please visit the *Philadelphia Office of Emergency
Management X account*
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.x.com%252FPhilaOEM%26data=05%257C02%257COEM.RIC%2540phila.gov%257C38721c98ba6c49d6c7f208dee3cc4341%257C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%257C0%257C0%257C639198663615190539%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=tCiRwbaTQK9MixgKKvsFB%252FTEAhx7woeF4j%252BmWl9YAfc%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/IYbQjgQIG8E8oZjQiysr9emptyY=473>,
the *Health Department’s X account*
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fx.com%252FPHLPublicHealth%26data=05%257C02%257COEM.RIC%2540phila.gov%257C38721c98ba6c49d6c7f208dee3cc4341%257C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%257C0%257C0%257C639198663615202402%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=KPrlniBgpP8iq5IYstXMQb%252BJhDuok%252BA9hm%252BTkdSY2E4%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/YjuvBvh_gTLmeLUWk6Wj1Nzkdyw=473>
*.*

<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsharer%2Fsharer.php%3Fu=/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/kA07oP0B_vThlUU6cOq6jp7_OQg=473>
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fintent%2Ftweet%3Ftext=Air%2520Quality%2520Alert%2520issued%2520for%2520unhealthy%2520air.%2520Trash%2520suspended.%2520Pools%2Fspraygrounds%2520closed.%2B/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/fxuikMi1NXSPW7PwUKqfNKO-tWs=473>
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Femail_forward_alert%2F12532437%2F/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/jcIUmNpKwP_dzV77G9DkwVmOR_c=473>

For full details, view this message on the web
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Falert%2F12532437%2F%3Fsub_id=0/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/4s1tCyUxKk7Ke3jn4E4DAOD8UyQ=473>
.

Sent by *Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management*
240 Spring Garden St, Email: oem at phila.gov, Philadelphia, PA 19123

To manage your email settings, click here
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Fsettings%2Fsubscription%2F16017%2FStacie.leap%2540gmail.com%2F3190bd772590db8d59f95a86bcb438ea%2F%3Fpub_id=12532437/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/Zj2ypv1FxkfK2G0-AgIn33ZLj4Y=473>.
To update your account settings, login here
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Faccounts%2Flogin%2F/1/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/iA78F01A-9jAKcYXlnlPVSHyUV8=473>
.
If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here
<https://67m3dv8f.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Fsettings%2Funsubscribe%2F16017%2FStacie.leap%2540gmail.com%2F3190bd772590db8d59f95a86bcb438ea%2F/2/0100019f6f6ab4c4-1c04d2ed-82d9-44a4-bf3a-e847053f9757-000000/y125lKsUDW2q_YnpJfOzGxKyCIY=473>
.

Powered by [image: Nixle] Nixle
© 2026 Everbridge, Inc. All rights reserved.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/keystonechapter_nfbnet.org/attachments/20260717/e957d226/attachment.htm>