Air Quality in St Bernard Parish post-Hurricane IDA has reached levels which are unhealthy for:
Children, Asthmatics, People with heart or lung disease, and People who are active outdoors.
On September 7 Ground Level Ozone levels reached "RED LEVEL", when the Meraux Site reached Ozone average of 97 parts per billion.
Later on the same day, September 7 Sulfur Dioxide one-hour health standard reached "ORANGE LEVEL", when the Meraux Site reached Sulfur Dioxide concentrations of 86.1 parts per billion one hour average.
The Meraux Site is located adjacent to the Joe Davies Elementary School Playground.
According to the EPA, ground level ozone can cause permanent lung damage. Repeated short-term ozone damage to children’s developing lungs may lead to reduced lung function in adulthood. In adults, ozone exposure may accelerate the natural decline in lung function that occurs with age.
The following groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion: • People with lung disease, such as asthma • Children and older adults • People who are active outdoors Everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion
https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-02/ozone-c.pdf
https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2018-03/common-air-pollutants-2011-lo.pdf
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