What is Ozone Action Season? During the months of May-September, our community could face unhealthy air quality levels due to an increase in ground-level ozone concentrations from single occupant vehicles. Watch for ozone alerts of orange or higher and take action!
High pollution levels are affecting the Greater Lansing community. The effects of ozone on your health include:
- Increase in asthma irritation
- Chest pain and difficulty in breathing
- Narrows airways, making it harder to provide oxygen to the body
- Aggravated/prolonged coughing
- Increased chance of respiratory infection
- Eye irritation
- Most vulnerable: those with pre-existing respiratory problems, children, and adults who actively exercise or work outdoors
For more information please visit the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality website.