Air Quality Warning for 5 New Jersey counties on Sunday

An air quality warning was issued at 9:44 a.m. on Sunday for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties, valid until 11 p.m.

“The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has declared an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, which continues until 11 p.m. tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that ground-level ozone concentrations in the area could reach or exceed unhealthy limits,” the National Weather Service explains.

Notes on air quality warnings: Findings from the weather service

When an air quality warning appears on the radar, it is important to decipher its meaning. These warnings, issued by the weather service, contain clear but important instructions to ensure your safety:

1. Prioritize staying indoors:

• If possible, stay indoors, especially if you suffer from respiratory problems or other health problems or if you belong to the group of elderly or children.

2. Limiting outdoor exposure:

• If you can’t avoid going outside, limit your outdoor activities to what is essential. The key is to reduce the time you spend outside.

3. Reduce environmentally harmful activities:

• Be aware of activities that increase pollution, such as driving, operating gasoline-powered lawn mowers, or using motorized vehicles. Limit their use during air quality alerts.

4. No open fire:

• Avoid starting fires with debris or other materials during air quality alerts. Such practices only contribute to the problem of poor air quality.

5. Stay informed:

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

6. Prioritize respiratory health:

• If you suffer from respiratory problems or other health issues, be especially careful. These conditions can make you more vulnerable to the negative effects of compromised air quality.

By following the weather service’s advice, you can increase your safety during air quality alerts while reducing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay alert, stay protected, and make your health your top priority.

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