Tuesday at 3:45 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a revised air quality advisory for Delaware and Philadelphia counties, as well as Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks, and Lower Bucks, that would last until midnight on Thursday.
“The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for The Philadelphia Metro area,” according to the National Weather Service.
Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights from the weather service
It’s critical to heed the weather service’s advice when an air quality signal is in force. The weather service offers the following easy advice to protect your health:
Make staying indoors a priority:
Stay inside if you can, especially if you have health problems, respiratory disorders, or are a youngster or an elderly person.
Reduce your outside activities:
If you can’t avoid being outside, limit your outdoor activities to the most basic ones. The secret is to spend less time outdoors.
Reduce acts that contribute to pollution:
Watch out for actions that increase pollution, like using gas-powered lawnmowers, driving cars, or other motorized vehicles. Use them sparingly when there is an air quality alert.
Avoid burning in the open:
During an air quality alert, avoid using debris or any other items to start fires. These actions simply serve to increase air pollution.
Keep yourself informed:
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station to stay informed. By keeping yourself updated, you can make wise choices regarding outdoor activities when there is an air quality alert.
Make respiratory health a priority:
Be very careful if you have underlying medical diseases or respiratory issues. These circumstances may make you more susceptible to the negative consequences of low air quality.
You can lessen your exposure to potentially dangerous pollutants and improve your safety during air quality alerts by following the weather service’s recommendations. Prioritize your health, be vigilant, and take precautions.
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