On Air Quality Advisory days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking certain actions.
(Wilmington, Oh.) - The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for a portion of the tri-state.
The advisory is in effect until 11:59 p.m. Friday for the following counties:
- Dearborn County, Indiana
- Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky
- Hamilton County, Ohio
The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the `unhealthy for sensitive groups` range on the Air Quality Index.
On Air Quality Advisory days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:
- Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
- Refuel your vehicle after 8 PM; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
- Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Advisory days.
For additional information, please visit the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency`s web site at www.southwestohioair.org/local_air_quality.