Air Quality Advisory Issued for Northeast Ohio
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6 and 7, 2010 due to Ozone
Northeast Ohio - High temperatures are expected to continue through at least mid-week, resulting in a continuing air pollution episode for the region.
The counties of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit will remain under an air pollution advisory through at least Wednesday July 7 due to ozone.
Sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and those with heart or respiratory conditions, are advised to limit outdoor activity.
NOACA's Air Quality Programs will continue to monitor weather and pollution forecasts closely in the coming week. You will be informed Wednesday if pollution levels are expected to continue be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Thank you for your attention to air pollution in Northeast Ohio.
What You Can Do Try Alternative Transportation
Commute Smart, Breathe Easy
Take Part in Commuter Challenge [4] as an individual or as a corporate team. July 17-31. Participating will put you in a drawing for prizes!
You can "Check Today's Air Quality" at www.noaca.org [5], because conditions change frequently. In Cuyahoga County you can always call the City of Cleveland's Air Quality Index Line: 216-441-7474.
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About NOACA
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), in partnership with the Ohio EPA, the Cleveland Division of Air Quality, the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, the Lake County General Health District, and Ohio University, has issued this "Air Quality Advisory" based on forecasted pollution levels.