[ADEQ Forecasts] ADEQ Extends High Pollution Advisory through Friday, December 15 for Greater Phoenix

[forecasts@lists.azdeq.gov]

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has extended a
particulate matter High Pollution Advisory for Friday, December 15 in
the Phoenix metro area.  

All people in the Phoenix area, especially those in sensitive
populations, including the elderly, young children and anyone with
respiratory or other health concerns, are advised to limit exertion and
outdoor activity while the High Pollution Advisory is in effect. 

To help reduce particulate levels, ADEQ is urging people to limit
driving, use the bus, carpool, telecommute and reduce dust-generating
activities where possible. The HPA also alerts businesses to implement
their travel-reduction plans.

For more information, please see:

The daily air quality forecast:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/ozone/ensemble.pdf 

Particulate Matter Fact Sheet:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/prevent/download/pm.pdf

The health effects of air pollution:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/monitoring/download/effects.pdf 

How air pollution affects the view:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/monitoring/download/airview.pdf

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution in the
Valley.