Air Quality Warning for Bucks County on Sunday

An air quality warning was issued for Bucks County at 3:45 p.m. Friday, effective until midnight Sunday.

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

Air quality warnings: NWS prescribes safety measures

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:

1. Prioritize staying indoors:

• Stay at home if possible, especially if you have respiratory problems or health problems or are elderly or a child.

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. Combat sources of pollution:

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

4. 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.

5. Stay well informed:

• Stay up to date on developments by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news source. Being well-informed will help you make informed decisions about outdoor activities when air quality alerts are in place.

6. 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 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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