Section I - Ozone
Ozone Yellow
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is moderate (yellow).
Primary pollutant: Ozone
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is a concern for people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
If you are unusually sensitive to air pollution:
- Try to plan your strenuous outside activities when air quality
is better.
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Ozone Orange
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is unhealthy for sensitive groups
(code orange).
Primary pollutant: Ozone
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is unhealthy for people in sensitive groups.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
If you are in a sensitive group, including people with lung disease
(such as asthma), active adults and children:
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Try to cut back your strenuous outside activities or reschedule them when
air quality is better.
- Coaches, it's a good idea to rotate your players, especially if any have
asthma.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
- You may want to reschedule strenuous activities to avoid ozone during
the afternoon and early evening hours.
- If you work outside, try to plan strenuous activities for the morning.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Ozone Red
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is unhealthy for everyone (code
red).
Primary pollutant: Ozone
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is unhealthy for everyone.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
Everyone:
- Try to cut back your strenuous outside activities or reschedule them when
air quality is better.
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Coaches, it's a good idea to rotate your players.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing, chest discomfort,
wheezing or breathing difficulty.
If you are in a sensitive group, including people with lung disease (such as
asthma), active adults and children:
- You should plan your strenuous outside activities for another day when
air quality is better.
- You should avoid strenuous outside activities today.
- Avoid strenuous work or exercise outside during afternoon or early evening
hours.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Ozone Purple
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is very unhealthy for everyone (code
purple).
Ozone is at very unhealthy levels.
Primary pollutant: Ozone
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is very unhealthy for everyone.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
Everyone:
- You should significantly cut back on outside physical activities during
the afternoon and early evening hours today.
- Coaches, you should reschedule your game when air quality is better.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing, chest discomfort,
wheezing or breathing difficulty.
If you are in a sensitive group, including people with lung disease (such as
asthma), active adults and children:
- You should avoid all outside physical activities today and plan them for
another day when air quality is better.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Section II -- Particle Pollution
Particles Yellow
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is moderate (code yellow).
Primary pollutant: Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is a concern for people who are unusually sensitive to
air pollution.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
If you are unusually sensitive to air pollution:
- Try to plan your strenuous activities when air quality is better.
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Particles Orange
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is unhealthy for sensitive groups
(code orange).
Primary pollutant: Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is unhealthy for people in sensitive groups.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
If you are in a sensitive group, including people with heart or lung disease
(such as asthma), older adults and children:
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Try to cut back your strenuous activities or reschedule them when air
quality is better.
- Coaches, it's a good idea to rotate your players, especially if any have
asthma.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Particles Red
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is unhealthy for everyone (code
red).
Primary pollutant: Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is unhealthy for everyone.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
Everyone:
- Try to cut back your strenuous activities or reschedule them when air
quality is better.
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Coaches, it's a good idea to rotate your players.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
If you are in a sensitive group, including people with heart or lung disease
(such as asthma), older adults and children:
- You should plan your strenuous activities for another day when air quality
is better.
- You should avoid strenuous activities today.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Particles Purple
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is very unhealthy for everyone (code
purple).
Primary pollutant: Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is very unhealthy for everyone.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
Everyone:
- You should significantly cut back on physical activities today.
- Coaches, you should reschedule your game when air quality is better.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
If you are in a sensitive group, including people with heart or lung disease
(such as asthma), older adults and children:
- You should avoid all physical activities today and plan them for another
day when air quality is better.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Section III -- Ozone and Particle Combinations
Use this grid when both pollutants are at unhealthy levels (orange, red,
or purple). Always refer to the message for the higher-level pollutant.
For example, if the forecast is ozone orange/ particles red, refer to the
red message.
Ozone Orange/Particles Orange
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is unhealthy for many people (code orange).
Primary pollutant: Ozone and Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is unhealthy for many people.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
If you are in a sensitive group, including active adults, people with
heart or lung disease (such as asthma), older adults, and children:
- Try to cut back your strenuous activities or reschedule them when air
quality is better.
- You might want to go for a walk instead of a jog.
- Coaches, it's a good idea to rotate your players, especially if any have
asthma.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Ozone Red/Particles Orange
Ozone Orange/Particles Red
Ozone Red/Particles Red
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is unhealthy for everyone (code
red).
Primary Pollutant: Ozone and Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is unhealthy for everyone.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
Everyone:
- You should plan your strenuous activities for another day when air quality
is better. This is especially important for people with heart or lung disease.
- You should avoid strenuous activities today.
- Coaches, you should consider rescheduling your game when air quality is
better.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
Ozone Purple/ Particles Orange
Ozone Orange/ Particles Purple
Ozone Purple/Particles Red
Ozone Red/ Particles Purple
Ozone Purple/ Particles Purple
Key On-Air Message
The air quality forecast for tomorrow is very unhealthy for everyone (code
purple).
Primary Pollutant: Ozone and Particles
Health Message/ What is the Significance?
Air quality is very unhealthy for everyone.
Supporting Message/ What Action Should People Take?
Everyone:
- You should plan your physical activities for another day when air quality
is better. This is especially important for people with heart or lung disease.
- You should avoid physical activities today.
- Coaches, you should reschedule your game when air quality is better.
- Take precautions if you experience any unusual coughing or chest discomfort.
Additional Information:
For more real-time information on air quality, go to our Web site at [enter
Web site] or [Other Web sites are to the state/local agency or EPA's site
at http://epa.gov/airnow.]
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