Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Northeast, Exposing Vulnerabilities in Emergency Preparedness The hazy orange skies that blanketed New York City's iconic skyline this week are a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Canadian wildfire smoke has descended upon parts of the US, including the Northeast, prompting officials to issue Air Quality Health Advisories and raising concerns about public health.
Emergency preparedness in many areas is woefully inadequate, as evidenced by the country's record breaking heatwaves and devastating wildfires.