NEWARK URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED GROUND-LEVEL OZONE, IN EFFECT TODAY, THURSDAY, JULY 2, THROUGH 8 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 5
Sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung conditions, older adults, and young children, should limit time outdoors and take extra precautions during elevated ozone levels
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook are urging residents to take precautions during an Air Quality Alert issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The alert, due to elevated levels of ground-level ozone, is in effect beginning today, Thursday, July 2, and is expected to remain in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5…