Summary
Thousands of people in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee are advised to stay indoors due to poor air quality caused by fine particle pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that sensitive groups avoid outdoor activities. Others should also limit their outdoor activities and take breaks.
Key Facts
- Air quality levels reached the "unhealthy" category in parts of Georgia.
- The affected areas in Georgia include Dalton, Trenton, Tunnel Hill, and Varnell.
- The pollution also impacts parts of Tennessee and Alabama, including Higdon.
- The pollution is due to fine particles known as PM2.5.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides guidelines for safety during such conditions.
- Sensitive groups should avoid long or intense outdoor activities.
- The general public should reduce outdoor activities and take more breaks.
- AirNow, a collaborative effort among the EPA and other agencies, offers real-time air quality data.
