The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert for Southern Maryland this Friday. Air pollution levels are unhealthy for the general population. Minimize exposure by avoiding strenuous outdoor activity or exercise. Learn more about ground-level ozone and fine particles at mde.maryland.gov.
Poor air quality can be hazardous to anyone. Before spending time outdoors, check the air quality forecast to ensure that you aren’t doing yourself more harm than good.
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is EPA’s tool for communicating about outdoor air quality and health. The AQI includes six color-coded categories, each corresponding to a range of index values. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. For example, an AQI value of 50 or below represents good air quality, while an AQI value over 300 represents hazardous air quality.
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