Thousands Advised To Remain Indoors In Florida, Georgia and Oregon
Summary
Residents in some areas of Florida, Georgia, and Oregon have been advised to stay indoors due to unhealthy air quality. Parts of these states are experiencing high levels of air pollution, which could be harmful, especially to sensitive groups. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued health guidance based on the air quality conditions.Key Facts
- Residents in northern Florida, southeastern Georgia, and southern Oregon face unhealthy air pollution levels.
- The air quality is measured using a system called the Air Quality Index (AQI).
- Northern Florida's air quality is rated "very unhealthy."
- Oregon's air quality near La Pine is rated "unhealthy."
- The EPA advises the general population to avoid long outdoor activities when the air is "very unhealthy."
- Sensitive groups are advised to avoid outdoor activities completely in "very unhealthy" conditions.
- In "unhealthy" conditions, sensitive groups should reduce outdoor activities, and others should limit long outdoor activities.
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