Springvale, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
6 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

Particle pollution levels are expected to reach Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range Sunday for the Southwest Coast, Western
Interior and Eastern Interior regions. A plume of smoke is expected
to wrap around and move back into Maine on Sunday. The densest
portion of the plume is expected to begin pushing in around
daybreak in the southwest corner and move roughly northeastward
through the day.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that
individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to
reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants
include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing
respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and
anyone who is working hard outdoors. It is okay to be active
outdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness of
breath, coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in
your chest please consider limiting the intensity and duration of
your outdoor activities.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.

Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.