FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Air Quality Forecast Thursday, October 31, 2024 Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating West Greenwich & Vicinity 46 Good West Greenwich & Vicinity 52 Moderate Providence & Vicinity 44 Good Providence & Vicinity 62 Moderate Southern & Coastal 46 Good Southern & Coastal 52 Moderate Friday, November 1, 2024 Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating West Greenwich & Vicinity 42 Good West Greenwich & Vicinity 30 Good Providence & Vicinity 41 Good Providence & Vicinity 46 Good Southern & Coastal 42 Good Southern & Coastal 30 Good Saturday, November 2, 2024 Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating West Greenwich & Vicinity 38 Good West Greenwich & Vicinity 20 Good Providence & Vicinity 37 Good Providence & Vicinity 30 Good Southern & Coastal 39 Good Southern & Coastal 22 Good Forecast Discussion Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Updated 4:00 PM A summer-like day in store for Halloween with temperatures in the upper 70s, like SW winds, and mostly sunny skies. Fine particles are expected MODERATE due to transport and some light fire smoke in the area. Stronger SW winds on Friday ahead of a front will improve mixing and drop fine particles back to GOOD. Continued mild with some early clouds, late sun, highs in the mid 70s. Temps drop into Saturday with northerly flows and highs nearly 20F cooler in the upper 50s, but still a nice overall day with sunshine. Air Quality Index (AQI) Level of Concern Value Description Good 0-50 Air quality is considered satisfactory and air pollution poses little or no risk. Moderate 51-100 Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 101-150 Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected. Unhealthy 151-200 Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Very Unhealthy 201-300 Health Alert: Everyone may experience more serious health effects. Hazardous 301 and higher Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected. Sign Up for Air Quality Alert Notifications Additional Resources Air Quality & Your Health Health Effects of Ozone Pollution Health Effects of Fine Particle Pollution Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools EPA Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires Phone Numbers State Clean Air Programs: 1-401-222-2808 American Lung Association Lung HelpLine: 1-800-586-4872 Relevant Links AirNow Ozone Information Fine Particle Information CAMNET Realtime Air Pollution & Visibility Monitoring For further information: email Darren Austin or call (401) 537-4404email Joseph Poccia or call (401) 537-4385