The
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone
health advisory for Long Island and the downstate region. Suffolk County Health
Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that all residents, especially young children, seniors, 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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