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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Action Alert

Oh goodie it's another Ozone Action Alert. Everybody prepare to take action according to the following recommendations.

The Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the orange level, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozone levels may cause unhealthy air quality during afternoon hours. Active children and adults, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor activities and exertion.

Area residents are encouraged to take one or more of the following
voluntary actions to help reduce the formation of ozone:

--Drive less. Carpool, walk and bike, combine errands and care for your car. Be sure your gas cap is on tight.

--Refuel your vehicle, mow grass and use gas powered lawn equipment use gas powered lawn equipment and off road vehicles after 6 p.m.

Postpone chores that use oil based paint, varnishes and solvents that produce flame.

If you barbeque, use an electric starter instead of starter fluid.

Take your lunch to work or walk to lunch

Conserve Energy in your home


All in all not bad for government work, I guess. I tired not to prolong my outdoor exertion as I biked to and from work today. I biked to lunch instead of walking as per the instructions. I hope no one was hurt by this. It was very thoughtless of me.

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