The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended the Spare the Air alert issued for Saturday through Labor Day.
The triple-digit heat wave affecting much of the region is expected to combine with vehicle exhaust to create unhealthy levels of smog for the rest of the weekend, including Monday.
High levels of ozone, a major component of smog, can cause throat irritation, congestion and chest pain, trigger asthma and worsen other health issues. Ozone pollution is particularly harmful for young children, seniors and those with respiratory and heart conditions.
The air district encourages anyone planning to do strenuous activities to do so in the early morning hours when ozone concentrations are lower.
People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by registering for the alerts at www.sparetheair.org, calling 1(800) HELP-AIR, downloading the Spare the Air smartphone app or connecting with Spare the Air on social media.
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kinda; not actually used correctly, but I thought it was funny
….but it’s okay to drive our electric cars right?oh wait…can’t charge them because the power is off now.