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The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments has declared today an ACOG Ozone Alert Day in central Oklahoma.
Because of immediate health concerns for people who may be susceptible to the effects of air pollution, residents in the metro area are encouraged to reduce air pollution by adapting their daily routines. Especially at risk are people with asthma, adults over 65, children under 18, and persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Suggestions from ACOG on helping to "clear the air" include:
· Riding the bus on Ozone Alert Days in Oklahoma City and Norman is free. Call 235-RIDE, or 325-CART for route information.
· Gas up your vehicle in the evening. Ozone needs sunlight in order to form.
· Avoid lawn mowing.
· If you have to gas up, avoid "topping off" the tank.
· Avoid unnecessary vehicle trips, or try to combine as many trips into one outing.
· Carpooling takes one car off of the road for every rider.
· Drive the speed limit on highways. Motor vehicles emit fewer pollutants when driven at a consistent speed at or below 65 mph.
· For more clean air tips, visit www.GetSquare.org.
