{"id":815044,"date":"2026-07-20T22:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/815044\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T22:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:22:10","slug":"edmonton-activates-poor-air-quality-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/815044\/","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton activates poor air quality response"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to poor air quality, the City of Edmonton says it has activated its extreme weather response.<\/p>\n

It started Monday and is expected to last until Wednesday, July 22, at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

The response, which aims to keep vulnerable people safe during periods of high-risk conditions, could be extended if conditions persist during the week.<\/p>\n

The poor air quality response is activated when the\u00a0Air Quality Health Index<\/a>\u00a0is forecast to reach a score of seven or higher for at least two days in a row.<\/p>\n

City facilities like libraries will be open to provide a space for people to escape from the smoky conditions.<\/p>\n

Officials also advise that you check on older family members, friends and neighbours.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As of 3 p.m. on Monday, Edmonton was sitting at a 10+ on the air quality index. Monday night is expected to drop to nine, before dropping to a seven on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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