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During an Air Quality Alert Weather.gov > Safety > During an Air Quality Alert Air Quality Resources Follow these simple tips to stay safe when there is an air quality alert

• Stay Informed. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station
• Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, are a senior or child
• If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities
• Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas powered lawn mowers and other vehicles
• Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert

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