07/17/2026
Due to the smoke drifting from the wildfires in Canada, and the summer heat and humidity, an air quality alert has been issued for the region. children, seniors and anyone with respiratory issues should limit time outdoors. For those needing KN95 masks to help mitigate the air quality when they are outside, we have a supply available at the security desk at the Nelson County Courthouse. After hours citizens can come to the after hours entrance and the Emergency Communications Center will have a supply as well. For those on the west side of the county, Wintergreen Fire & Rescue will have masks available in their lobbies as well.