What is an Air Quality Alert Day?

Saturday, July 16, 2011 07:09 AM

Air Quality Alert days are when the EPA determines that the quantity of ozone found at ground level poses a health threat. When this happens you are better off spending at least part of the day in a conditioned space. Air quality gets worse through out the course of most AQA days and tends to get better after 7 pm. Check out Air Now for the latest forecasts. On these days you can keep cool save money and energy by hanging out in local public buildings that are air conditioned. My personal favorite? The library. Malls are ok, museums, music halls, art galleries, and schools are far more interesting spots to spend time. Check out the EPA's great Air Quality and Your Health page for more detailed information. Clean Air New York offers to send you an email when air quality is low and suggests actions you can take to reduce immediate polutants.