Free Tools to Protect Health as Summer Smog Season Begins

Posted on: May 3, 2011 by admin

Poor air quality affects everyone, but some people are particularly sensitive to air pollutants, including children and adults who are active outdoors, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma. When air quality is predicted to be unhealthy, EPA and the states will announce an air quality alert for the affected areas. EPA recommends that people in these areas limit strenuous outdoor activity and EPA asks that on these days, residents and businesses take actions that will help reduce air pollution and protect the public health.