Air Quality Warning for Bucks County on Wednesday

An air quality warning has been issued for Bucks County and is in effect until midnight Wednesday.

“The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission issued an Orange Air Quality Warning for the Greater Philadelphia Area on Tuesday,” the National Weather Service explains.

Air Quality Warnings: NWS Recommendations

When an air quality warning is in place, it is important to follow the weather service’s instructions. Here are some simple tips from the weather service to protect your well-being:

Retreat indoors whenever possible:

Seek refuge indoors whenever possible, especially if you have respiratory or health problems or are in the senior age group or a child.

Minimize time spent outdoors:

If being outdoors is unavoidable, limit your time outside to essential activities. Reducing exposure is paramount.

Reduce environmentally harmful activities:

Be cautious about activities that worsen pollution, such as driving, using gasoline-powered lawn mowers, or using other motorized vehicles. Minimize their use during air quality alerts.

A no to open fire:

Do not light fires using debris or other materials during an air quality alert. Such practices only contribute to increased air pollution.

Stay informed:

Stay informed by tuning into NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station. Staying informed can help you make smart decisions about outdoor activities when air quality alerts are in place.

Prioritize respiratory health:

If you have respiratory problems or health issues, be especially careful. In these circumstances, you are more vulnerable to the negative effects of poor air quality.

By following the weather service’s recommendations, you can increase your safety during air quality alerts and reduce your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay alert, stay protected, and put your health above all else.

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