Air Quality Action Day for Ozone – Tuesday, August 27th
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has declared that today August 27th is an Air Quality Action Day in our region for Ozone.
Ozone is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Sensitive groups (people with respiratory diseases, older adults, and children) should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion, and check the air quality this week to determine when it is best to be active outdoors.
Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)
Moderate
Do your part to help clean the air by taking action!
- Bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus
- Perform regular vehicle maintenance
- Conserve fuel by combining trips
- Refuel your car in the evening
- Reduce engine idling time
For more information about actions you can take, visit the Clean Air Michiana website. If you have questions, contact MACOG at 574-287-1829 or macogdir@macog.com.
For current conditions and the air quality forecast, visit IDEM SmogWatch.