THE
DELAWARE VALLEY AIR QUALITY PARTNERSHIP
The Air Quality Partnership is a network of
environmentally conscious employers working to
improve air quality in the Delaware Valley. Air
quality advisories are sent out via e-mail or
fax to partner coordinators when ground level
ozone and/or particle pollution levels are high.
The coordinators then forward or post the advisories
at their worksites letting others know of unhealthy
conditions. These advisories are not only a health
warning, but a reminder to initiate actions that
help prevent further air pollution.
Air
Quality Action
Advisories are sent out to partner
organizations to help notify employees and
customers of unhealthy air quality. Unlike
in past years, there is only one type of
advisory sent out on days with high levels
of particle pollution or ozone. You will
receive an Air Quality Action advisory via
email the day before a forecasted event.
Advisories can also be sent out year-round,
but are
primarily sent out during the summer months
of May through September.
For
more information about particle pollution,
ground level ozone, their health effects, and
ways to help reduce emissions, check out the
online air quality resources.
Participation
in the AQP and programs are entirely voluntary
and our success depends on everyone sharing
the responsibility. If you would like your
organization to be recognized as an Air Quality
Partner, registration is fast and free. You'll
receive the advisories, and other promotional
materials to help spread the word to your employees.
It
all adds up to cleaner air!