Air quality alert in effect for Bucks County Tuesday [Video]

On Sunday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at midnight for Bucks County.

“The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Monday for The Philadelphia Metro area,” states the National Weather Service.

Air quality Alerts: NWS prescribes safety measures

When an air quality alert pops up on the radar, deciphering its implications is crucial. These alerts, issued by the weather service, come with straightforward yet essential guidance to ensure your safety:

Retreat indoors whenever feasible:

Whenever possible, seek refuge indoors, especially if you grapple with respiratory concerns, health issues, or belong to the senior or child demographic

Curb outdoor exposure:

When you can’t avoid going outdoors, keep outdoor activities to the bare essentials. Reducing your time outdoors is the key.

Reduce pollution contributors:

Be mindful of activities that increase pollution, like driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using motorized vehicles. Limit their usage during air quality alerts.

Banish open burning:

Refrain from …