Air Quality Alert

The alert is in effect for the following Michigan counties...

St. Clair...Livingston...Oakland...Macomb...Washtenaw...Wayne and Monroe.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared an Air Quality Alert for Monday June 29th for elevated levels of Ozone. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions such as asthma. Watch for symptoms that include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, or eyes.

People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn equipment, using charcoal lighter fluid.

Positive activities include: driving less, telecommuting, walking or bike riding, delaying or combining errands, using water-based paints.

For up to date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: https://michigan.gov/MiAir

For up to date air quality data nationally, visit see EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov