AirNow Air Qualify Monitors Collect Ozone and Particle Pollution Data The Air Quality Index and You • • Excercise away from busy roads Choose less strenuous activities Exercise for less time Be active outdoors when air quality is better Carpool, use public transportation, bike or walk Don't spill fuel at the gas station Reduce energy use Over 3,000 state and local monitors transfer data hourly for over 450 cities [ OOOCDj 1 1 n L J Get the AQI Go to AirNow.gov to get: • Your local AQI • The AirNow app • The AirNow widget • EnviroFlash emails Or check your local weathercast AirNow Converts Data to the Air Quality Index (AQI) Air Quality Index I Levels of Health Concern I Colors (AQI) Values |J 1 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Orange Who Should Use the AQI? Everyone's heart and lungs can be harmed by unhealthy air. Those most at risk are: • People with heart or lung disease • People active outdoors • Older adults • Children • Outdoor workers ------- |