An Air Quality Alert has been issued for multiple counties in Michigan, including St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe, effective June 29th, due to elevated levels of ozone. Residents are urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and reduce actions that contribute to ozone formation to protect their health.
The alert is in effect for the following Michigan counties…
St. Clair…Livingston…Oakland…Macomb…Washtenaw…Wayne and
Monroe.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has
declared an Air Quality Alert for Monday June 29th for elevated
levels of Ozone. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid
strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and
respiratory conditions such as asthma. Watch for symptoms that
include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in
nose, throat, or eyes.
People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead
to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles
or topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn
equipment, using charcoal lighter fluid.
Positive activities include: driving less, telecommuting, walking
or bike riding, delaying or combining errands, using water-based
paints.
For up to date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir
site: https://michigan.gov/MiAir
For up to date air quality data nationally, visit see EPA's Air
Now site: https://www.airnow.gov
114 North Main St Suite 10 Chelsea, MI 48118
