Air Quality Alert

An Air Quality Advisory for fine particles has been issued by The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments in partnership with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

The advisory is from midnight tonight to midnight Thursday night.

A code RED air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the local region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity.

To help our region reduce air pollution:

* Drive less: bike, walk, use transit, work from home, combine trips

* Don't idle - Turn off your engine

* Refill your tank after sunset

* Wait to mow the lawn