Thousands Urged To Stop Driving Over Air Quality In Arizona, Oklahoma
Summary
Several states including Arizona, Oklahoma, California, and Minnesota have issued air quality alerts due to high pollution levels on Friday. Authorities are urging residents, especially sensitive groups like children and seniors, to reduce outdoor activities and limit use of gasoline-powered equipment to protect their health.Key Facts
- Arizona’s Department of Environmental Quality issued a high ozone pollution advisory for the Phoenix metro area.
- Oklahoma’s Department of Environmental Quality warned of ozone pollution from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Oklahoma City and Lawton.
- The National Weather Service said sensitive groups should avoid physical exercise outdoors due to health risks from ozone pollution.
- Residents in Arizona are encouraged to carpool, work from home, and minimize use of gasoline-powered tools.
- Oklahoma residents have been asked to avoid unnecessary travel, outdoor burning, and use of two-cycle engines like lawn mowers.
- California’s Imperial County issued an ozone alert and advised limiting trips and reducing indoor air pollution by keeping windows closed and using air purifiers.
- Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency warned about dust particle pollution in west central and northwest areas, recommending masks for outdoor activities.
- Pollution can cause breathing problems, asthma attacks, and worsen heart and lung diseases, especially in sensitive groups.
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