Air quality alert in effect for Sussex and Warren counties Saturday [Video]

An air quality alert was issued in effect until Saturday at midnight for Sussex and Warren counties.

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

Air quality Alerts: NWS prescribes safety measures

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. Prioritize indoor stay:

• If you can, take refuge indoors, especially if you have respiratory concerns, underlying health conditions, or belong to the senior or child demographics.

2. Minimize outdoor ventures:

• When venturing outside becomes unavoidable, limit your outdoor exposure strictly to essential tasks. Reducing your time outdoors is the name of the game.

3. Reduce pollution contributors:

• Be mindful of activities that increase pollution, like driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using motorized vehicles. Limit their usage during air quality alerts.

4. A ban on open …