Air Quality Advisory Extended for Northeast Ohio
Wednesday September 1, 2010 - Ozone & Fine Particles
Northeast Ohio - Due to continued high temperatures and stagnant air, the Air Quality Advisory for the counties of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Geauga, Lake and Portage has been continued.
Lake County, and possibly Ashtabula and Geauga, will see the greatest ozone formation as urban air pollution from Cuyahoga drifts eastward. Downtown Cleveland and downtown Akron may experience high levels of fine particulates due to motor vehicles and a lack of wind.
Older adults, children, and those with heart or respiratory conditions are advised to be aware of their health when exercising outdoors.
What You Can Do:
- Please carpool or ride the bus this week.
- Don't idle your vehicle.
- Drive gently - easy on the gas, easy on the brakes, to get great miles per gallon and put out less pollution.
NOACA's Air Quality Program provides free information and services.
You can view the Air Quality Issues in Northeast Ohio.
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The Air Quality Programs are dedicated to increasing public awareness of the health risks and the environmental impacts of ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution. Sign up for free e-mail advisories issued when pollution levels are expected to exceed the health standard. |
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This map shows current 1-hour average readings. However, a 1-hour average in orange or red may not indicate a violation of the USEPA's health standard, which is based on a 24-hour average. View near-real time historical monitor readings for your area, and read daily pollution forecasts. |
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Wheezer the forecasting groundhog is the official mascot of the air quality programs. Download his coloring book, find teacher and parent resources, or learn more about air pollution sources.
Wheezer's Bio
Wheezer's Coloring Book (PDF-2.2 KB)
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Ozone is created in the summer when sunlight reacts with emissions from vehicles, factories, and solvents. This pollutant poses health risks particularly to small children, the elderly, and people with respiratory challenges. Summer 2009 will be the 15th season for the Ozone Action Day Program.
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Fine particle pollution aka soot or PM 2.5 consists of microscopic particles in the air that result from car and truck exhaust, industrial emissions, dirt, dust, smoke, road salt, water vapor and many other sources. Learn more about the FP3 Program.
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Fuel Tips-Idling Fact Sheet (PDF - 100 KB)
You can reduce fuel consumption and pollution by reading NOACA's Fuel-Saving Tips.
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Join OhioRideshare or locate a Bike Buddy |
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On February 5, 2009, Cleveland City Councilman Matt Zone shared his draft "Idle Reduction" ordinance with members of the Northeast Ohio City Councils Association (NOCCA). View other presentations (available in PDF) made at the meeting:
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