El Departamento de Manejo Ambiental de Indiana (IDEM) ha declarado que Monday July 17th es un Día de Acción por la Calidad del Aire statewide for Particulate Matter (PM 2.5).
Current air monitor readings across the northern Indiana remain high for particulates and ozone as the Canadian wildfire plume continues to move slowly through the state. Particulates and ozone are expected to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 10 am, the Air Quality Index had reached Insalubre for everyone.
Ozono
Good
Partículas (PM 2.5)
Unhealthy for Sensitive People
Las partículas finas se depositan profundamente en los pulmones y no se pueden exhalar fácilmente.
Under current conditions, everyone should take steps to reduce their exposure including shortening the amount of time active outdoors or choosing less strenuous activities.
¡Haz tu parte para ayudar a limpiar el aire tomando acción!
- Carpool or use public transportation
- Avoid using gas-powered equipment
- Turn off engines instead of idling
- Do not burn trash or other debris
- Use propane gas instead of charcoal when grilling
Para obtener más información sobre las acciones que puede tomar, visite el Aire limpio Michiana sitio web. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con MACOG al 574-287-1829 o macogdir@macog.com.