Air Quality May Be Unhealthy for Some Through Thursday The Ohio
EPA is predicting that the air quality in Northeast Ohio will be
unhealthy for some sensitive groups of people because of
pollution. Pollution in the air in Northeast Ohio may be a
concern for those who have asthma, lung disease or older adults
and children Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Friday this week.
The Akron Regional Air Quality Agency, the Cleveland Deptartment
of Public Health and Welfare and Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency are predicting the air quality will be unsafe for some
sensitive groups of people through March 22. The air quality
index as of 5 p.m. March 21, was a 78, which is considered
"Moderate." There are six ratings that range from "Good" to
"Hazardous." On Friday, the above organizations are predicting
the quality will move from "Moderate" to "Unhealthy to Sensitive
Groups." "Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion," according to a press release from
AirNow. "Residents, busines