Ground-level ozone pollution is created when emissions from everyday items such as gasoline-powered vehicles and lawn equipment, and household paints, stains and solvents, combine with other pollutants in the atmosphere on hot, summer days. Ground-level ozone is harmful to everyone, especially the young and the elderly. It can cause shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and increased need for an inhaler for people with asthma or respiratory diseases. Help us reduce ozone pollution by joining out Clean Air Community. Check out the simple actions you can take on hot summer days, and pledge to reduce ozone by visiting www.OzoneAware.org <http://www.OzoneAware.org>
THINK BEFORE YOU START.
Ground-level ozone pollution can be reduced when you do these simple things:
> Keep your car well maintained
>Refuel after 5 p.m. on hot, sunny days
>Stop at the click - don't overfill gas tanks
>Walk to lunch and run errands after work
>Take the bus at least once a week
>Use gas-powered lawn equipment after 5 p.m. on hot, sunny days
>Avoid painting and staining projects in the heat of the day
>Tightly cap solvents; store in a cool, dry place