Connecticut Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke
康乃狄克州因野火煙霧發布空氣品質警報
更新於: 2026年6月5日 上午08:15
Connecticut has recently faced increased air quality alerts caused by wildfire smoke traveling thousands of miles from Canada and the Western United States.
康乃狄克州最近面臨空氣品質警報增加的問題，原因是由遠在加拿大和美國西部的野火煙霧飄洋過海而來。
When upper-level winds transport this smoke, Connecticut residents may notice hazy, orange-tinted skies and the scent of burning wood.
當高空風將這些煙霧帶至時，康乃狄克州居民可能會注意到天色變得模糊、呈現橘色，且聞到木頭燃燒的味道。
These microscopic particles can travel deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, posing significant risks, especially to children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions like asthma.
這些微小的顆粒可以進入肺部深處並進入血液，帶來重大風險，特別是對兒童、長者以及患有氣喘等既有疾病的人群而言。
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection monitors these levels using the Air Quality Index (AQI).
康乃狄克州能源與環境保護局會使用空氣品質指標(AQI)監測這些數值。
When the AQI reaches unhealthy levels, officials advise residents to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and use high-efficiency HVAC filters (MERV-13 or higher).
當AQI達到不健康等級時，官方建議居民留在室內、關閉窗戶，並使用高效率的HVAC濾網(MERV-13或更高)。
It is crucial for everyone to stay informed by checking AirNow.gov during smoke events, as protective actions can significantly reduce exposure and help maintain respiratory health during these periods of degraded air quality.
在煙霧事件期間，每個人都必須透過AirNow.gov隨時掌握資訊，因為在這些空氣品質惡化的期間，採取防護措施可以顯著減少接觸並協助維持呼吸道健康。
