The
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone
health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner
Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the
elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and
those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit strenuous outdoor
activity. Ozone levels are often elevated after noon through early evening on
hot, sunny days.
Air
Quality Forecasts are available on the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm
Information
about ozone and health is available on the New York State Department of Health
website:
http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/ozone.htm
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