A Code Orange Health Watch has been issued for Tuesday, with a 101-150 on the AQI index. Levels of pollution are forecasted 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
One 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 and tires properly inflated
- Refuel after 6 p.m. and 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 or Vanpool
Don’t Burn Anything
Reduce 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.
Limited prolonged outdoor exertion is encouraged.