Air quality alert in effect for Monmouth County Monday [Video]

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

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

Air quality alerts: Recommendations from NWS

When an air quality alert pops up on the radar, deciphering its implications is crucial. These alerts, issued by the weather service, come with straightforward yet essential guidance to ensure your safety:

1. Retreat indoors whenever feasible:

• Whenever possible, seek refuge indoors, especially if you grapple with respiratory concerns, health issues, or belong to the senior or child demographic

2. Curb outdoor exposure:

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

3. Mitigate pollution sources:

• Exercise prudence when it comes to activities that exacerbate pollution, such as driving cars, wielding gas-powered lawnmowers, or utilizing other motorized vehicles. Minimize their use during air quality alerts.

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