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Smog Alert: A municipal response guide

Recognizing the important role municipalities play in promoting actions to reduce local emissions and providing information to the public about the health impacts of smog, the Ministry of the Environment consulted with over 25 municipalities to develop Smog Alert Response: A Municipal Guide to Action.

This guide is a comprehensive resource containing information on smog and health impacts and smog-reducing initiatives. It contains information on:

1. Initiatives already underway in municipalities across Ontario.
2. Current information on the science of smog, including health impacts.
3. Sample plans municipalities can use to create or improve smog response strategies. This includes examples of by-laws, contract clauses, communication materials and examples of education and outreach programs.
4. Information to assist municipalities to respond effectively to smog advisories.

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