Montgomery County Office of Public Health - PADEP Issues Air Quality Action Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued an Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Wednesday June 7th, 2023. This alert covers several areas of Pennsylvania including Montgomery County. Current air quality levels in the region are considered unhealthy (151-200) to very unhealthy (201-300).
When air quality is unhealthy, all people should reduce prolonged outdoor physical exertion. If you need to be outside, take frequent breaks. Young children, older adults, and people with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions that increase their risk should avoid being outdoors for prolonged periods of time when air quality is unhealthy (151-200). When air quality is very unhealthy, everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. At very unhealthy air quality levels, children, older adults, and other people with higher risk should avoid all outdoor physical activity.
Towamencin Township Burn Ban
Until further notice, there is currently a burn ban in place due to the sustained dry weather conditions coupled with the wind, increasing the risk for wildfire. The ban will be enforced by our Police along with the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company.
Not that our residents would do this ... but, for those who smoke, do not carelessly dispose of cigarette butts from car windows or onto the street or sidewalk when walking around. In addition, be sure not to park any vehicles on dry grass.
