Ozone pollution alert in effect for North Texas until Tuesday evening
Get the latest information on the current air quality alert with our updates An air quality alert has been issued for North Texas until Tuesday evening, with an expected high levels of ozone air pollution expected in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The alert is in effect for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. The National Weather Service suggests ways to prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. Stay indoors if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.
Được phát hành : 10 tháng trước qua Star-Telegram Bot trong Environment
An air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Tuesday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties.
"The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned," states the National Weather Service.
This alert is in effect until Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Air quality alerts: Your safety roadmap by the NWS
• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities.
• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas-powered lawnmowers, and other vehicles.
• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.
• Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
Chủ đề: Environmental Crime