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Air quality advisory for fine particulates unhealthy for sensitive groups

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On June 7, 2025, Cornell posted an Air Quality Advisory after NYS DEC issued a fine-particulates health advisory for Central New York and Tompkins County AQI exceeded 100 for sensitive groups.

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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Dear Ithaca Campus and Cornell AgriTech communities, Earlier today, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates in Central New York until midnight tonight. Due to ongoing wildfires in North America, air quality levels in Tompkins County are currently greater than an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive individuals may include children and teenagers, older adults, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. If you are prone to air quality effects, it is recommended that you remain indoors as much as possible. All individuals should limit outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. Campus units should evaluate outdoor operations and scheduled activities and guide employees accordingly. More information about air quality resources and protective measures can be found at emergency.cornell.edu. If AQI levels in our region exceed 200, which is considered very unhealthy, the university will follow up with further guidance. Sincerely, Christine Rogers Senior Director, Environment Health and Safety
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Dear Ithaca Campus and Cornell AgriTech communities, Earlier today, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates in Central New York until midnight tonight. Due to ongoing wildfires in North America, air quality levels in Tompkins County are currently greater than an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive individuals may include children and teenagers, older adults, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. If you are prone to air quality effects, it is recommended that you remain indoors as much as possible. All individuals should limit outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. Campus units should evaluate outdoor operations and scheduled activities and guide employees accordingly. More information about air quality resources and protective measures can be found at emergency.cornell.edu. If AQI levels in our region exceed 200, which is considered very unhealthy, the university will follow up with further guidance. Sincerely, Christine Rogers Senior Director, Environment Health and Safety

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: 25/25 for S (aq607).

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6070).
    2. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6071).
    3. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6072).
    4. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6073).
    5. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6074).
    6. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6075).
    7. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6076).
    8. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6077).
    9. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6078).
    10. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq6079).
    11. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60710).
    12. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60711).
    13. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60712).
    14. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60713).
    15. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60714).
    16. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60715).
    17. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60716).
    18. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60717).
    19. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60718).
    20. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60719).
    21. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60720).
    22. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60721).
    23. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60722).
    24. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60723).
    25. present: CornellALERT or EHS community notice identifies the sender (aq60724).
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: 25/25 for H (aq607).

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6070).
    2. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6071).
    3. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6072).
    4. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6073).
    5. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6074).
    6. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6075).
    7. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6076).
    8. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6077).
    9. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6078).
    10. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq6079).
    11. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60710).
    12. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60711).
    13. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60712).
    14. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60713).
    15. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60714).
    16. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60715).
    17. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60716).
    18. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60717).
    19. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60718).
    20. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60719).
    21. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60720).
    22. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60721).
    23. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60722).
    24. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60723).
    25. present: Named hazard: air quality, cold weather, or ice risk (aq60724).
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: 25/25 for L (aq607).

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6070).
    2. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6071).
    3. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6072).
    4. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6073).
    5. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6074).
    6. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6075).
    7. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6076).
    8. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6077).
    9. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6078).
    10. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq6079).
    11. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60710).
    12. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60711).
    13. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60712).
    14. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60713).
    15. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60714).
    16. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60715).
    17. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60716).
    18. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60717).
    19. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60718).
    20. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60719).
    21. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60720).
    22. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60721).
    23. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60722).
    24. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60723).
    25. present: Ithaca campus or region is referenced (aq60724).
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: 25/25 for G (aq607).

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6070).
    2. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6071).
    3. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6072).
    4. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6073).
    5. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6074).
    6. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6075).
    7. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6076).
    8. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6077).
    9. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6078).
    10. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq6079).
    11. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60710).
    12. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60711).
    13. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60712).
    14. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60713).
    15. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60714).
    16. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60715).
    17. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60716).
    18. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60717).
    19. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60718).
    20. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60719).
    21. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60720).
    22. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60721).
    23. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60722).
    24. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60723).
    25. present: Guidance includes dress layers, limit outdoor time, or unit actions (aq60724).
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: 25/25 for T (aq607).

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6070).
    2. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6071).
    3. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6072).
    4. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6073).
    5. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6074).
    6. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6075).
    7. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6076).
    8. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6077).
    9. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6078).
    10. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq6079).
    11. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60710).
    12. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60711).
    13. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60712).
    14. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60713).
    15. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60714).
    16. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60715).
    17. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60716).
    18. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60717).
    19. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60718).
    20. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60719).
    21. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60720).
    22. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60721).
    23. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60722).
    24. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60723).
    25. present: Time window or advisory period is stated (aq60724).
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: 25/25 for I (aq607).

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6070).
    2. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6071).
    3. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6072).
    4. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6073).
    5. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6074).
    6. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6075).
    7. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6076).
    8. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6077).
    9. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6078).
    10. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq6079).
    11. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60710).
    12. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60711).
    13. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60712).
    14. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60713).
    15. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60714).
    16. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60715).
    17. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60716).
    18. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60717).
    19. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60718).
    20. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60719).
    21. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60720).
    22. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60721).
    23. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60722).
    24. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60723).
    25. present: Impact such as frostbite, hypothermia, or health effects is stated (aq60724).

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Context

Background

On June 7, 2025, Cornell posted an Air Quality Advisory after NYS DEC issued a fine-particulates health advisory for Central New York and Tompkins County AQI exceeded 100 for sensitive groups. Official text preserved on emergency.cornell.edu.
Analysis

Key Findings

Official Cornell Alerts archive preserves full community advisory wording
Outcome
Community advisory issued via Cornell Alerts archive; no casualty event.
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Campus Alert Archive. "Cornell University: Air quality advisory for fine particulates unhealthy for sensitive groups." Incident of June 7, 2025. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/cornell-university-air-quality-advisory-2025-06-07/

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