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The City has established thresholds for various activities, including closing outdoor events or activities when air quality standards are poor or unhealthy. The City follows the National Weather Service, which issues an Air Quality Alert based on an Air Pollution Action Day declared by the Illinois EPA.
Air quality index forecasts and levels can be found at AirNow .This tool was created in partnerships between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service, NASA, Centers for Disease Control, and tribal, state, and local air quality agencies. AirNow has created an educational document regarding air quality levels from safe to unhealthy and how to reduce exposure.
What actions will Evanston take?
The City of Evanston will take the following actions depending on the Air Quality Index:
|
Air Quality Index (AQI) |
Action |
|
101 - 150 |
Issue advisory regarding the air quality standards |
|
151 - 200 |
With an abundance of caution, the City will consider moving or rescheduling outdoor events |
|
201+ |
Cancellation of outdoor events |
Evanston 311 and first responders will be on alert and prepared to respond when community members are impacted due to poor air quality situations. Community members should stay informed by checking the City's website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.