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July 10, 2007

Ozone alert, RIPTA is free again today

Air quality will again approach unhealthy levels today because of higher amounts of ground-level ozone, the state Department of Environmental Management predicts.

RIPTA bus routes will be free, aside from various special Routes. Click here for more details.
The DEM advised that resident help lower air pollutions by limiting car travel and use of lawn mowers and charcoal lighter fuels. People should travel by bus or carpool when they can

Unhealthy ozone levels can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, increased susceptibility to respiratory infection and aggravation of asthma and other respiratory problems, the state Health Department said.

Such symptoms are worsened by exercise and heavy activity.

Children, the elderly and people who have lung diseases, such as asthma, are at particular risk.

People should limit outdoor exercise and strenuous activity and stay in an air-conditioned environment if possible during the afternoon and early evening hours, when ozone levels are highest.

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 7:00 AM | Permalink

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