NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared new safety guidelines for New York City Wednesday evening, as the five boroughs remain engulfed in a cloud of smoke floating in thanks to wildfires in Quebec.
In his tweet, Adams urged residents to stay inside with their windows closed, wear an N95 mask if outside, be aware of the smoke conditions, and use an air purifier—if available. He also said conditions may worsen before they improve.
“We are expecting air quality to continue to deteriorate throughout tonight,” he said. “Limit your outdoor activities to the absolute necessities.” Adams reiterated that the city’s schools will be closed Thursday. Meanwhile, other city-affiliated accounts stated that NYC Parks’ recreation events have been canceled and the Staten Island Ferry is running on a modified schedule due to limited visibility.
One way to make sure kids stay inside is to have them IN school. If there is no school, the kids will be outside far more than if there is school.
Why must I wear a N95 mask? What’s wrong if I wear a flimsy disposable mask made in China? They were good enough during Covid to keep us alive.
so we close the schools and all the kids will stay home to play outside…… what a great plan!!
Does he think a million kids will stay indoors and not venture out?? Is he going to shut the whole city ?? Only children, bt not aduts re affected. I dont get it.
They’re starting with the closures…..
NYC public schools were scheduled to be closed today anyways. Nothing to do with the smoke.
All Shuls and yeshivos must be closed immediately until further notice.