The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for The Lehigh Valley/Berks County area.
A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children,people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases,and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles,visit http://www.depweb.state.pa.us
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for The Lehigh Valley/Berks County area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.depweb.state.pa.us
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WHAT: Heat index values up to 103.
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WHERE: In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Eastern Chester, and Western Chester Counties.
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WHEN: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
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IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Eastern Chester, and Western Chester Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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