posted May 29, 2006
An air pollution health watch has been declared for Tuesday. The air quality index is predicted to be 101, which is in the range that is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
This can have health effects for up to 50% of the population, officials of the Air Pollution Control Bureau said.
People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion on Tuesday.
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
Air pollution levels can vary throughout the day. 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.
Please make a special effort to follow these pollution-reducing suggestions:
Reduce Fuel Use:
Drive less by combining errands
Keep your engines properly tuned. The emissions from one untuned car equal those from 25 properly maintained cars
Keep tires properly inflated
Refuel before noon or after 6 p.m.
Don’t top off 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 p.m.)
Use public transportation
Carpool
Van pool
Burn Only on Days When Open Burning is Allowed:
Seasonal open burning ban in effect May 1-September 30
Go to www.pollutionsolution.org or call 423-643-5970 for more info
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