PRESS RELEASE
NOACA ISSUES AIR QUALITY ADVISORY
NORTHEAST OHIO (Wednesday, May 19) –An Air Quality Advisory for ground-level ozone has been issued for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit Counties. The advisory will be effective through Thursday, May 20. Air quality levels may be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" during this period.
If you are in the "Sensitive Groups" category of children, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties, please monitor your outdoor activity and check this live map of air quality readings. Additionally, sign-up for EnviroFlash to receive text alerts regarding air quality.
Help our region reduce air pollution
  • DRIVE LESS: BIKE, WALK, USE TRANSIT, WORK FROM HOME, COMBINE TRIPS
  • VISIT GOHIOCOMMUTE.COM/NOACA – FIND A SMARTER WAY TO TRAVEL!
  • DON’T IDLE – TURN OFF YOUR ENGINE
  • REFILL YOUR TANK AFTER SUNSET
  • WAIT TO MOW DURING GROWING SEASON
About NOACA

The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), in partnership with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), the Cleveland Division of Air Quality, the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, the Lake County General Health District, and Ohio University, has forecasted this Advisory based on predicted weather patterns. Learn more at www.noaca.org. 
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency | 216.241.2414 | noaca@mpo.noaca.org | www.noaca.org
Grace Gallucci, Executive Director