Jul 16, 2008 8:13 am US/Eastern
Ozone Action Day Issued For Today
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange ozone action day for today for the Pittsburgh region.
Fine particulate matter mixed in with the heat and humidity could make it difficult for some people to breathe.
Ground-level ozone, a key component of smog, forms during warm weather when pollution from vehicles, industry, households and power plants bake in the hot sun, making it hard for some people to breathe.
Young children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable.
Here are some tips to help keep pollution levels low:
- Ride the bus or carpool to work.
- Avoid burning leaves, trash and other materials.
- Wash dishes and clothes with full loads.
- Save energy – do not overcool your home.
The Pittsburgh region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland Counties.
The air quality forecast says is also code orange for particulate matter in the Liberty/Clairton region, which includes the boroughs of Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue in southeastern Allegheny County.
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