This is WAY too early in the season to be getting these things!
A SMOG ADVISORY* has been issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for the following forecast regions:
For: Tuesday May 8, 2007
Bancroft – Bon Echo; Barrie – Orillia – Midland; Belleville – Quinte – Northumberland; City of Hamilton; City of Toronto; Dufferin – Innisfil; Dunnville – Caledonia – Haldimand; Elgin; Grey – Bruce; Haliburton; Halton – Peel; Huron – Perth; Kingston – Prince Edward; London – Middlesex; Niagara; Oxford – Brant; Parry Sound – Muskoka – Huntsville; Peterborough – Kawartha Lakes; Sarnia – Lambton; Simcoe – Delhi – Norfolk; Stirling – Tweed – South Frontenac; Waterloo – Wellington; Windsor – Essex – Chatham – Kent; York – Durham.
Advisories will remain in effect until further notice.
For more details visit the Air Quality Ontario website at: www.airqualityontario.com
During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition.
* A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter.
Spare the Air Actions
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During a smog advisory, there are a number of actions that you can take to help spare the air.
Travel tips – all year round:
— leave your car at home – walk, cycle, carpool or take public transit
— tele-conference instead of driving to meetings
— limit car trips by doing all your errands at once, and do not let your engine idle
— keep your car well tuned, check your tire pressure and drive at moderate speeds
Health tips:
— avoid exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes
— consult your doctor for specific health advice
— wear light clothing at work while air conditioning is reduced
— avoid strenuous exercise in the heat of the day
Electricity saving tips:
— save electricity at home by setting your air conditioner temperature a few degrees higher (health permitting) and turning off lights you are not using
Other pollution reduction tips:
— leave lawn mowing for another day
— restrict the use of gasoline-powered equipment
— delay using oil-based paints, solvents and cleaners
This poor, old Earth will not survive much longer if we don’t clean up our act NOW!!
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