Air Quality Advisory today in Butler County

The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Thursday, May 24, for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties.

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The agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index, according to a statement.

Here are actions the agency suggests residents takes on Air Quality Advisory days:

  • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive
  • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.
  • Do not idle your vehicle
  • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips
  • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
  • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment
  • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains
  • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
  • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills
  • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics

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