Ozone Quiz: Protecting Your Health
If you answered yes:
Since you answered yes, you know that problems with ozone generally occur in more urban areas but can be transported from urban to rural areas. You can help prevent ozone pollution by restricting certain activities on days when high ozone readings are predicted. You can:
- Delay yard chores.
- Use natural briquettes for your barbecue and avoid using lighter fluid.
- Restrict automobile travel or try to combine any necessary trips.
If you answered no:
You can find out whether unhealthy ozone levels are forecast by visiting EPA's Ozone Mapping website. See the Division of Air Resources Annual Report for statistics showing where ozone has been a problem in past years.
