[Elfsea] FW: AIR POLLUTION WATCH - LEVEL ORANGE - FOR DALLAS-FORT WORTH

[Marsh, Vicki]

My school nurse sent this out yesterday.

If you are having allergy problems, like we are, you might want to be
careful right now.

Xene




> AIR POLLUTION WATCH - LEVEL ORANGE - FOR DALLAS-FORT WORTH
> The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) has issued a
> Level Orange Air Pollution Watch for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for
> Tuesday, May 8, 2001.
> Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high
> levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday.
> Ozone levels could reach the Level Orange "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups"
> category.
> Elevated concentrations of ozone can act as a lung irritant.  Individuals
> with chronic lung disease, such as asthma and emphysema, as well as the
> elderly and young children, are particularly sensitive to ozone and should
> attempt to avoid exposure.  To avoid exposure, minimize exertion outdoors
> during the mid-day to early evening hours or stay indoors in an
> air-conditioned room during this time.
> For more information on ozone, visit the TNRCC Air and Water Monitoring
> web page:
> http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/air/monops
>
> Additional information can also be obtained from the following agencies:
> 	TNRCC Arlington Office, 817-469-6750
> 	Dr. Melanie Sattler, Ph.D., 817-695-9225, North Central Texas
> Council of Governments
> 	Ms. Phyllis Nelson, R.S., 214-948-4435 or Mr. David Miller, P.E.,
> City of Dallas
> 	Mr. Johnny Skelton, 817-871-5453 or Ms. Haily Summerford,
> 817-871-8570, City of Fort Worth
> 	Mr. Sam Adamie, R.S., 817-871-7511 or Mr. David Jefferson, R.S.,
> 817-871-7511, Tarrant County
> 	Ms. Shannon Morris, 972-621-0400, North Texas Clean Air Coalition
> 	Mr. Jan Moneysmith, 214-665-2729 or Mr. Jim Yarbrough, 214-665-7232,
> Environmental Protection Agency
> 	Ms. Barbara Leaman, 214-631-5864, American Lung Association
>
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