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Air Quality Alert
ActivePrince Georges; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Central and Southeast Howard
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
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The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Saturday for the Maryland suburban DC region.
A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx
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