posted July 18, 2008
An air pollution Code Orange Health Watch has been declared for ozone on Sunday.
The Air Quality Index is predicted to be 101, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. This can have health effects for up to 50% of the population, officials said.
Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
CODE ORANGE HEALTH WATCH
UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 is forecast to be a CODE ORANGE day (101-150 on AQI index). Levels of pollution are forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. People at risk include:
Children who are active outdoors
Adults of all ages exercising or working outdoors
People with asthma or other respiratory conditions
People with unusual susceptibility to air pollution
You can help by following these pollution-reducing suggestions:
Reduce Fuel Use:
Drive less by combining errands
Drive at slower speeds
Postpone using gasoline-powered lawn equipment
Keep your engines properly tuned
Keep tires properly inflated
Refuel after 6 p.m.
Don’t top off your gasoline tank
Reduce Energy Consumption:
Turn off lights
Turn thermostats up 2-4 degrees
Keep blinds drawn to block out sun
Find Alternate Methods of Transportation:
Walk or bike (before noon and after 6:00 p.m.)
Use public transportation
Carpool
Van pool
Don’t Burn Anything
You can reduce your exposure to pollution by:
planning strenuous activity when pollution levels are forecast to be lower
reducing the amount of time spent at vigorous activity
choosing a less strenuous activity (e.g., going for a walk instead of a jog)
Over half of the population is at risk. Please limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
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