NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
June 9, 2008
Vol. 38, No. 269
For more information contact David Fees, Air Quality Management Section, 302-739-9402 or Melanie Rapp, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.
Code Red Forecast for Tuesday in Delaware
DNREC’s Air Quality Management Section announces a Code Red Air Quality Action alert has been issued for Tuesday, June 10, the second Code Red issued in the last four days.
“A Code Red has been issued for tomorrow because hot and humid weather is expected to continue for one more day,” said David Fees, manager with DNREC’s Air Quality Management Section. “The calm winds forecast for overnight will allow air pollutants to accumulate, and we don’t expect improvement in our air quality until thunderstorms arrive in late afternoon or evening.”
DNREC’s web site includes the color-coded rating scale to describe the forecasted level of ozone. Code Red means that people susceptible to the effects of poor air quality should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, and everyone should reduce outdoor activities.
For daily information on Air Quality Action alerts and measures citizens can take to help reduce ozone air pollution, visit DNREC’s website, www.dnrec.delaware.gov and click on “Air Quality Forecast.”
DNREC’s Air Quality Section measures ozone and other pollutants at nine monitoring sites throughout the state – in Brandywine, Bellefonte, Wilmington, Newark, Summit Bridge, Felton, Lums Pond, Lewes and Seaford. To view current ozone readings, visit www.dnrec.state.de.us/air/aqm_page/airmont/air.asp
