Ozone high-pollution advisory in effect for Aug. 15
State officials recommend conserving electricity during an ozone high-pollution advisory.
(Metro Creative Connection/Jeffrey Hamilton)
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has put an ozone high-pollution advisory into effect for Thursday, Aug. 15.
The advisory means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard.
Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, according to public health officials.
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Ozone high-pollution advisory in effect for Aug. 15
(Metro Creative Connection/Jeffrey Hamilton)
State officials recommend conserving electricity during an ozone high-pollution advisory.
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has put an ozone high-pollution advisory into effect for Thursday, Aug. 15.
The advisory means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard.
Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, according to public health officials.
ADEQ officials also advise:
Drive less, carpool, use public transit or telecommute.
Don’t wait in long drive-thru lines. Park and go inside.
Delay large painting projects.
Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches and streams.
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