Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, May 23
(Click the Real-Time Air Quality link and watch in real-time as the pollution rolls across our region.)
Air Quality Index (AQI) | ||
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | |
Health Message: Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. | ||
ACTION DAY |
ā¢ Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
ā¢ Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
ā¢ Avoid idling your vehicle
ā¢ Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
ā¢ Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
ā¢ Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Advisory days
ā¢ Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Advisory days
ā¢ Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
ā¢ Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
ā¢ Do not use fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Advisory days
ā¢ Conserve electricity
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