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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.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:
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://www.epa.gov/airnow.]