Summary
People in Jackson, Mississippi, and nearby areas are being advised to stay indoors due to unhealthy air pollution levels. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests that people, especially those sensitive to pollution, reduce or avoid outdoor activities.
Key Facts
- Jackson, Mississippi, and nearby areas have high levels of fine particle pollution known as PM2.5.
- PM2.5 pollution is currently rated as "unhealthy" by AirNow, a pollution monitoring resource.
- The affected area covers parts of Vicksburg, Durant, Forest, and Brookhaven.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises sensitive groups to avoid long or hard outdoor activities.
- The EPA also suggests others take frequent breaks and reduce time spent outdoors.
- This is an ongoing situation and updates are expected.
