CAMDEN, N.J., July 17 -- Camden County issued the following news release:
(Lindenwold, NJ) - Camden County remains under a Code Red Air Quality Alert today due to smoke drifting south from wildfires in eastern Canada. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued this alert forFriday, July 17, indicating that air pollution levels are unhealthy for everyone, not just sensitive groups.
In accordance with state law, due to the Air Quality Index in our area exceeding 151, Camden County is activating their Code Red Response Plan to provide shelter and support for vulnerable populations from Friday, July 17 at 7 a.m. to Saturday, July 18 at 7 a.m.
"As air quality in our area reaches unhealthy levels, we are urging all re...