Air Quality Alert

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Friday for the West Virginia panhandle.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Saturday for the West Virginia panhandle.

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.

A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity.

For additional information, please visit the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division website at: http://dep.wv.gov/daq/