Ozone high pollution advisory ordered through Wednesday
State health officials have issued an ozone high pollution advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15, and advise caution for those planning strenuous outdoor activities.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
Ozone high pollution advisory ordered through Wednesday
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Health officials advise against using leaf blowers during high-pollution advisories.
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INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
State health officials have issued an ozone high pollution advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15, and advise caution for those planning strenuous outdoor activities.
Other recommendations include:
Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute.
Fuel vehicles after dark or during cooler evening hours.
Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines.
Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches and streams.
Conserve electricity.
Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses with permits for open burning.
Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
Off-highway vehicles are prohibited from being used.
