Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Wednesday [Video]

An air quality alert was issued in effect until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.

“The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards,” says the National Weather Service.

Air quality Alerts: NWS prescribes safety measures

When an air quality alert is in effect, following the weather service guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the weather service for safeguarding your well-being:

1. Seek shelter indoors when possible:

• If you can, take refuge indoors, especially if you have respiratory concerns, underlying health conditions, or belong to the senior or child demographics.

2. Curb outdoor exposure:

• When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities. Reducing exposure is paramount.

3. Tackle pollution sources:

• Exercise prudence when it comes to activities …