SEMCOG announced that Wednesday, July 7 is the first Ozone Action day of 2010.
Several days of hot, humid weather, high temperatures, little wind, and little chance of rain have contributed to the high concentrations of ground-level ozone (aka smog) expected. Elevated levels can be a health hazard, particularly for the elderly, the young, and those suffering from respiratory ailments such as emphysema or asthma.
Please remember things you can do to help keep the air clean on the region’s first Ozone Action day of the season:
- Reduce automobile use on Ozone Action days. Plan to carpool, use public transit, walk, or work at home.
- Try not to refuel on Ozone Action days. If you need to refuel on an Ozone Action day, fill up in the evening when the weather is cooler and don’t "top off" the tank.
- Relax on Ozone Action days. Choose the lawn chair over the lawn mower.
Additional information and tips are available on SEMCOG’s Web site.