Kansas health officials issue air quality advisory due to dust, smoke
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for the state of Kansas due to very strong winds bringing dust and smoke from wildfires in Oklahoma and eastern Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) said the Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from unhealthy to possibly hazardous at times.
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KDHE listed the following steps to help protect your health:
Healthy people should limit or avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.
More vulnerable people should remain indoors.
Help keep indoor air clean by closing doors and windows and running air conditioners with air filters.
Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
Contact your doctor if you have symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath or severe fatigue.
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