Surface smoke from Canadian wildfires, in addition to causing very poor air quality, will continue to reduce visibility down to 3/4 of a a mile in some spots. Motorists are advised to allow for extra space between them and the vehicle in front of them. The smoke are expected to begin gradually improving through the afternoon and evening hours.
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Thursday and Friday, July 16 and 17.
An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the very unhealthy, unhealthy, and unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.
Here are some recommended actions that the public can take:
- Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation.
- Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip.
- Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7pm.
- Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds.
- Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above.
For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at:
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Thursday and Friday, July 16 and 17. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the very unhealthy, unhealthy, and unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip. * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7pm. * Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds. * Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above. For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/
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