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Air Quality Alert issued for parts of region Tuesday
An air quality alert has been issued for Tuesday, June 3.
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The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert for several counties Tuesday.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast is 105. Anything at or above a 101 is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' such as older adults, children, and those with respiratory and cardiac diseases, according to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
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The counties under Air Quality Alert are:
Clark County
Darke County
Greene County
Miami County
Montgomery County
Preble County
Shelby County
The levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards, according to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
Officials suggest taking these measures to help reduce ozone:
Carpool, bike, walk, or take the bus
Get gas after 8 p.m.
Do not idle your vehicle because the exhaust contributes to air pollution
Mow your lawn in the evening and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment
For additional actions and information, visit or call (937) 223-6323.
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