Air Quality Alert

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking counties in Central Ohio, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:

* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone.

* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.

* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.

* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of gas-powered lawn equipment.

For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's website at morpc.org/airquality