FOR SCHOOLS
Air Quality Colors
   green
          It's a great day to be active outside!

                    Go for 60!
                    CDC recommends 60 minutes or more of
                    physical activity each day.
   yellow
          It's a good day to be active outside.
                    It's OK to go outside and be active for
                    recess or PE class. For longer activities,
                    take it a little easier.
                    Take it a little easier if you do any out-
                    side activities
                    It's a good day to play inside.
       Around Your School


                    Watch for symptoms!
                    Coughing or shortness of breath are signs to
                    take it easier. Air pollution can make asthma
                    symptoms worse and trigger attacks.

                                           Take it easier.
                                           Take some breaks. Do less intense activities
                                           like walking instead of running when it's an
                                           orange or red day.
                                           Plan ahead for ozone.
                                           There is less ozone in the morning, so do
                                           intense activities in the morning on ozone air
                                           pollution days.

          Ask bus and carpool drivers to turn off their engines if parked for more than 30 seconds,
          Play or exercise as far as possible from busy roads.
          Check the Air Quality Index daily or download the mobile app at www.airnow.gov.
 f/EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
 EPA-456/H-15-001
 September 2015
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