New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is urging people to stay inside as much as possible due to the poor air quality. CSloanTV reports.
The state said it's allowing school districts to decide whether to stay open, but recommended the cancelation of outdoor activities.
"To date, nearly 1,800 schools and over 450 childcare centers are participating in the program and receiving over 52,000 HEPA units. This includes about 75% of New Jersey schools that we consider at high risk," Persichilli said. For more information about the state's air quality, they want people to use the EPA's website and check their zip code. You can do so bySome schools switched to remote learning for the day, while others planned for early dismissals. The concerns also forced the cancellation of after-school programs. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
Rayelle Vincent said her son, Ryder, thought the orange hue was something out of a science fiction movie.
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