Air Quality Has Improved To 'Unhealthy': Town Of Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After a week of contaminated air and unprecedented yellow skies, it may be prudent to check the air quality in your town before heading out. Here's a handy link: https://www.airnow.gov.

On Thursday night, the town of Maplewood told residents that they'd wait until mid-day Friday to determine if recreational activities would be canceled for that day. In the morning, the air quality had improved, but will it remain that way?

Here Is Maplewood's Updated Message On Friday, 11:30 a.m.:

The air quality in Maplewood is currently at ‘moderate’ level; the general public can resume normal activity outdoors. Those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution should consider reducing their activity level, or shorten the amount of time they are strenuously active, outdoors.

Should the air quality move towards ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, sensitive individuals, including those with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and the young should limit strenuous activities and the amount of time active outdoors.

Thankfully, due to the improvement in air quality, all Maplewood Township sponsored Recreation Programming will take place as scheduled. The Township will only provide future alerts if the air quality worsens to the point that programming or services are impacted. Questions related to recreation programming can be directed to the Recreation Department at 973.762.8120 ext. 4004.

Please visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Website at https://airnow.gov to monitor the air quality in your municipality.