6月13日-下午更新

由于空气质量逐渐改善，所有卡尔加里教育局学校的暖通空调系统将被重新设置以最大程度地增加新鲜空气流入。在接下来的几天里，我们将继续监测情况。

6月12日-下午更新

加拿大环境部早上对卡尔加里空气质量恶化的预报并未发生。根据卡尔加里空气质量健康指数(AQHI)，我们目前的等级为4，即“中度风险”。6月13日星期二的预报是不确定的，预计空气质量将在低风险和高风险之间波动。鉴于这种不确定性，学校可以恢复正常活动，但需要根据AQHI监测情况并准备相应调整或取消室外或校外活动。设施运营商将继续调整暖通空调系统以最小化新鲜空气交换，直至情况稳定和改善。

6月12日-上午更新

预计今天空气质量将恶化到高风险类别。

差的空气质量可能导致午餐和休息时间的室外活动延期或取消，还可能限制室内剧烈活动，直到情况改善为止。

目前采取以下措施以支持学生和教职员工的健康和安全:

• 所有中央自动化的暖通空调系统已经调整为最小化新鲜空气交换，直到空气质量警示解除；
• 对于没有集中控制的暖通空调系统的学校，设施运营商将手动调整系统以最小化新鲜空气交换。请注意，CBE设施运营商是合格的五级动力工程师，并且对学校建筑系统的运作非常熟悉；
• 我们正在密切监测CEMA和省级机构的任何指导和指南，以了解空气质量情况，并将在情况需要时通知学校采取额外措施。

我们知道这些情况对每个家庭都有不同的影响。如果您决定您的孩子不能上课，请确保与学校的出勤电话联系以报告缺席。

5月23日更新

由于空气质量情况逐渐改善，所有卡尔加里教育局学校的暖通空调系统将于今天重新设置以最大程度地增加新鲜空气流入。在接下来的几天里，我们将继续监测情况。

5月19日更新

鉴于5月19日空气质量预报逐渐改善（主要为中度风险），室内和室外的限制已经解除，学校正在恢复正常运作。我们将继续监测情况，以防空气质量突然恶化。所有暖通空调系统将继续设置为最小化新鲜空气交换，直到空气质量进一步改善。CBE将在长周末期间继续监测情况，并于5月22日星期一提供指导，为5月23日星期二的课程复课做准备。

5月16日更新

今天突然大量的野火烟雾是一个提醒，每个人都需要为各种天气条件做好准备。

与其他极端天气事件一样，卡尔加里教育局根据政府的信息，并与卡尔加里应急管理局(CEMA)和阿尔伯塔省卫生服务局等地方合作伙伴合作，监测情况并建议预防措施和行动。

目前，学校被要求限制室外活动。随着烟雾情况的持续，将根据学校社区的局部条件做出决策。差的空气质量可能意味着延期或取消午餐和休息时间的活动，以及学习、课外活动和实地考察。采取以下措施以支持学生和教职员工的健康和安全:

• 所有中央自动化的暖通空调系统已经调整为最小化新鲜空气交换，直到空气质量警示解除；
• 对于没有集中控制的暖通空调系统的学校，设施运营商将手动调整系统以最小化新鲜空气交换。请注意，CBE设施运营商是合格的五级动力工程师，并且对学校建筑系统的运作非常熟悉；
• 我们正在密切监测CEMA和省级机构的任何指导和指南，以了解空气质量情况，并将在情况需要时通知学校采取额外措施。

我们知道这些情况对每个家庭都有不同的影响。如果您决定您的孩子不能上课，请确保与学校的出勤电话联系以报告缺席。

​​空气质量健康指数(AQHI)

​​​​​​​省级政府使用空气质量健康指数(AQHI)将各社区的空气质量情况分享给阿尔伯塔省的居民。阿尔伯塔省卫生服务局建议减少室外体力活动的时间，以减少吸入空气中的污染物，因为个人可能会出现眼睛和喉咙的暂时刺激，并可能出现气短的情况。

室外活动空气质量指南

根据加拿大环境部定义和测量的空气质量健康指数(AQHI)，以下是与空气质量相关的室外活动的推荐限制:

AQHI​​		CBE Response
1-3	低风险	正常进行
4-6	中度风险	考虑限制活动水平。减少剧烈活动的强度和持续时间。提供休息时间。考虑对受空气质量影响的学生进行室内课间休息。
7-10	高风险	减少或重新安排室外剧烈活动。考虑对所有学生进行室内课间休息和午餐监督。
高于10	非常高风险	避免室外剧烈活动。考虑对所有学生进行室内课间休息和午餐监督。

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June 13 - Afternoon Update

​Due to improving air quality conditions, all heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in CBE schools are being reset ​to maximize fresh air intake. We will continue to monitor conditions over the coming days.​​​​

June 12 - Afternoon Update

Environment Canada's early morning forecast for the deterioration of air quality in Calgary did not transpire today. We are currently sitting at a 4, or “moderate risk" according to the Calgary Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The forecast for Tuesday, June 13 is mixed, with levels expected to vary from low to high risk throughout the day. Given this variability, schools may return to normal activities, but have been asked to monitor the AQHI and be prepared to modify or cancel outdoor or off-site activities accordingly. Facility operators will continue to set HVAC systems to minimize fresh air exchange until conditions stabilize and improve. 

June 12 - Morning Update

Air quality is expected to deteriorate to the high risk category over the course of the day today.

Poor air quality may​​ mean the postponement or cancellation of outside activities during lunch and recess, as well as outdoor learning and extra-curricular activities such as sports days and field trips. Vigorous indoor activities may also be restricted until conditions improve.

 The following measures are currently in place to support the health and safety of students and staff:

• All heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that are centrally automated have been adjusted to minimize fresh air exchange until the air quality advisory is lifted;
• For schools with HVAC systems that are not centrally controlled, facility operators are manually adjusting the system to minimize fresh air exchange. Please note that CBE facility operators are qualified 5^th Class Power Engineers and are well trained in the operation of the school building systems; and
• We are closely monitoring CEMA and provincial authorities for any direction and guidance on the air quality situation and will notify schools if the situation requires additional measures.

​We know these conditions impact every family differently. If you make the decision that your child will not be attending classes, please ensure you contact your school's attendance line to report the absence.

May 23 Update

​Due to improving air quality conditions, all heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in CBE schools are being reset today to maximize fresh air intake. We will continue to monitor conditions over the coming days.​

May 19 Update

​​​​​​Given the improving smoke forecast for Friday, May 19 (predominantly moderate risk), indoor and outdoor restrictions have been lifted and schools are resuming normal operations. We will continue to monitor conditions in case air quality should suddenly deteriorate. All heating, ventilation and air conditioning (​HVAC) systems will continue to be set to minimize fresh air exchange until air quality further improves. The CBE will be monitoring conditions over the long weekend and will provide guidance to schools on Monday, May 22 in preparation for the return to classes​ on Tuesday, May 23.​

May 16 Update​

Today's sudden influx of wildfire smoke is a reminder that everyone needs to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions.

As with other extreme weather events, the CBE uses information from government and works with local partners such as the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and Alberta Health Services to monitor conditions and recommend precautions and actions.

At this time, schools have been asked to restrict outdoor activities. As smoky conditions continue, decisions will be made based on local conditions in the school community. Poor air quality may mean the postponement or cancellation of activities during lunch and recess, as well as ​learning, extra-curricular activities and field trips.

The following measures are currently in place to support the health and safety of students and staff:

• All heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that are centrally automated have been adjusted to minimize fresh air exchange until the air quality advisory is lifted;
• For schools with HVAC systems that are not centrally controlled, facility operators are manually adjusting the system to minimize fresh air exchange. Please note that CBE facility operators are qualified 5^th Class Power Engineers and are well trained in the operation of the school building systems; and
• We are closely monitoring CEMA and provincial authorities for any direction and guidance on the air quality situation and will notify schools if the situation requires additional measures.
  

We know these conditions impact every family differently. If you make the decision that your child will not be attending classes, please ensure you contact your school's attendance line to report the absence.

This page will be updated as the situation evolves.

​​​The provincial government uses the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) to share the air quality with Albertans in each community. Alberta Health Services recommends reducing th​e levels of outdoor physical activity to decrease the inhalation of airborne pollutants as individuals may experience temporary irritation of eyes and throat and possibly shortness of breath.​

​​Air Quality Guidelines for Outdoor Activities

Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is defined and measured by Environment Canada. Below are the recommended restrictions for outdoor activities related to air quality:

AQHI​​		CBE Response
1-3	Low heath risk	Continue as normal
4-6	Moderate health risk	Consider restricting levels of activities. Reduce the intensity and duration of any strenuous activities. Provide resting periods. Consider indoor recess for students with health issues that maybe impacted by air quality.
7-10	High health risk	Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Consider indoor recess and lunch supervision for all students.
Above 10	Very high health risk	Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Consider indoor recess and lunch supervision for all students.

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