|
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of particulate matter and Ozone, Transportation Coordinators are
encouraged to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The Maricopa County
Air Quality Department encourages the use of alternative modes of
transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the
rise.
Remind
employees that they are encouraged to make more clean air. By taking small,
simple steps every day, we can all make a difference. Additional tips on how to
reduce air pollution can be found at www.CleanAirMakeMore.com.
PM-2.5 stands for particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less. State and county agencies measure PM-10 and PM-2.5 which are extremely small solid particles and liquid droplets found circulating in the air. PM, or particulate matter, comes from either combustion (cars, industry, woodburning) or dust stirred up into the air. High levels of PM are typically created when the air is especially stagnant.
"High Pollution
Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution
may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults and people with
lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Maricopa County employers enlisted in the Travel Reduction Program are asked to
activate their HPA plans on high pollution advisory days.
|
