'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro area for Friday
Sensitive groups are at a higher risk of health issues due to the outside air, according to these organizations. The Shelby County Health Department has issued a "Code Orange" air quality alert for the Memphis metro area on June 7. Sensitive groups are at a higher risk of health issues due to the outside air, including lung ailments, heart conditions, the elderly, children with developing lungs, and those who spend significant amounts of outdoor activity outdoors. The health departments have advised that those deemed sensitive to air pollution limit outdoor activity. The high ozone levels can cause symptoms such as irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, coughing, phlegm, chest tightness and shortness of breath. The alert also includes recommendations for travel measures to reduce the number of pollutants in the air.
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Sensitive groups are at a higher risk of health issues due to the outside air, according to these organizations.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department has issued a "Code Orange" air quality alert for Friday, June 7. Air quality index guidelines determined that the air that could cause breathing issues for some people.
The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) have all been monitoring the ozone concentrations in their individual areas.
Sensitive groups are at a higher risk of health issues due to the outside air, according to these organizations.
The health departments recommend that those considered to be most sensitive to air pollution limit outdoor activity.
People who have lung ailments or heart conditions, as well as the elderly, children with developing lungs and those who spend a considerable amount of time outdoors such as athletes; construction workers and gardeners are considered part of the sensitive group.
Health effects of high ozone levels include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat; coughing, phlegm, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
These symptoms may impact the general public as well as the sensitive groups. If these symptoms become serious or continue for a prolonged period, it is recommended to seek medical attention.
In addition, the health departments recommend the following actions for travel during the Code Orange to reduce the number of pollutants in the air:
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