Code Orange Ozone Alert

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for today.

Ground level ozone will be at levels today that can be unhealthy for sensitive individuals, including people with asthma and children.

Some actions you can take include:

…Cut down on use of air conditioning by raising your thermostat.

…Limit driving and combine your errands.

…Car pool or use public transportation.

…Limit use of gasoline powered tools.

…Refuel after 6 p.m.

…Limit your engine idling.

..Use chemicals in a manner that limit evaporation or wait until air quality is better.

If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors to an air conditioned area.

Here is the Air Quality Forecast for the Birmingham area from the Alabama Department of Emergency Management.

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