The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Friday July 4,
for elevated levels of ozone along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.
The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following counties in
southwest Michigan…
Berrien
Ample sunshine, surface temperatures in the 80s and favorable winds
will create a conducive environment for Ozone development along the
Lake Michigan shoreline on July 4th.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as
asthma.
People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to
ozone formation. These activities include:
* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;
* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;
* using charcoal lighter fluid.
Positive activities include:
* driving less;
* telecommuting;
* walking or bike riding;
* delaying or combining errands;
* using water-based paints.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:
https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/
For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPA’s Air Now site:
https://www.airnow.gov/
