Particulate Matter unhealthy levels in air

Unhealthy levels of particulate matter PM2.5
LDEQ issues an air quality notice for Chalmette
based on levels of particulate matter measured at the Chalmette Vista Air Monitor
https://airquality.deq.louisiana.gov/Data/Site/CHALMETTEVISTA/Date/2018-11-03

Sensitive Groups are CHILDREN, ACTIVE ADULTS, the elderly, people with asthma and other illnesses.  REDUCE EXERTION OUTDOORS
The Chalmette Vista Monitor is located adjacent to Bluebird Park

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Sent: Sat, Nov 3, 2018 3:15 pm
Subject: AQI Exceedance Notification - Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

AQI Exceedance Notification The following DEQ air monitoring site(s) have detected elevated readings which have reached an "Orange" or "Red" level on the Air Quality Index (AQI). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, who sets most air quality standards, being at the "Orange" level means that levels are "Unhealthy for sensitive groups - People with asthma should consider reducing exertion outdoors", while a "Red" level is "Unhealthy - Children, asthmatics, and people with heart or lung disease should reduce exertion outdoors". If you are in this group of individuals, please plan your outdoor activities accordingly. For more information please visit the DEQ Air Monitoring Data & AQI website Chalmette Vista Site 102 PM25 Unhealthy for sensitive groups 35.957 UG/M3 11/3/2018 3:00 PM This data has not been quality reviewed or validated. Continuous PM2.5 readings shown are not NAAQS comparable. If you would like to stop receiving these messages, please Unsubscribe. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 602 N. Fifth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 For website issues please email the web team. For all other issues call 1-866-896-LDEQ or e-mail our Customer Service Center.