Air Quality Index – During an Air Quality Alert

Follow these simple tips to stay safe when there is an air quality alert.

• Stay Informed. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, are a senior or child.
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.
• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas powered lawn mowers and other vehicles.
• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.