Saint Vincent Infirmary Health System, AR Vejrvarsler

Air Quality Alert issued June 13 at 1:43PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR AQALZK The ozone forecast for Today is code orange...which means its time to get serious about ozone pollution in central Arkansas. The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality and the Arkansas Division of Health have declared an Ozone Action Advisory for Today in Pulaski, Faulkner, Lonoke, Grant, Perry, and Saline Counties. Code Orange conditions are unhealthy for sensitive groups. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exertion on Today. Symptoms of ozone exposure may include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, headaches, nausea, and eye and throat irritation. To help reduce ozone formation, avoid driving at peak times during the day, such as lunchtime. Postpone or combine errands. Keep your car well tuned and avoid jack rabbit starts and excessive idling. Refuel motor vehicles and mow lawns during the late afternoon or evening hours only. For more information on ozone, contact Metro Plan at 501-372- 3300. For more information on health effects, call the Arkansas Division of Health at 501-661-2000. Additional information may also be obtained from the air division of the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality at 501-682-0744.

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