Air quality alert for Monmouth County Saturday [Video]

On Thursday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Saturday at midnight for Monmouth County.

“The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Friday for Monmouth County,” states the National Weather Service.

Air quality alerts: Recommendations from NWS

When an air quality alert is in effect, following the weather service guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the weather service for safeguarding your well-being:

1. Retreat indoors whenever feasible:

• If possible, remain indoors, especially if you have respiratory issues, other health concerns, or fall within the senior or child demographics.

2. Minimize outdoor exposure:

• When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities. Reducing exposure is paramount.

3. Cut back on pollution-inducing activities:

• Be mindful of activities that exacerbate pollution, such as driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using other motorized vehicles. Limit their use during air quality alerts.

4. A ban on open burning:

• Refrain from kindling …