NY weather update: Air quality alert affecting Sullivan County Thursday [Video]

An updated air quality alert was issued in effect until Thursday at 6:15 a.m. for Sullivan County.

“The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground Level Ozone until 11 p.m. this evening,” 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. Retreat indoors whenever feasible:

• If it’s within your means, stay indoors, especially if you have respiratory issues, health concerns, or fall within the senior or child demographics.

2. Curb outdoor exposure:

• When venturing outside becomes unavoidable, limit your outdoor exposure strictly to essential tasks. Reducing your time outdoors is the name of the game.

3. Mitigate pollution sources:

• 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.

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