We need to work together . We would like to form an Air Quality Partnership. A way to develop Ways to Safeguard Your Health From Harmful Air Pollution. Ozone and particulate matter that pool in our atmosphere during the summer months.

High temperatures and sunlight can form a potentially dangerous mixture called ground- level ozone. High levels of ozone irritate lung passages and can cause serious health problems for many people, especially our asthmatic children, our seniors and people with respiratory aliments. Particle pollution, another significant air pollutant in our PA region, consists of dust, metals, toxins and liquids and can be breathed deep into lungs where they cause whezzing,coughing,and difficulty breathing, aggravating respiratory aliments such as bronchitis and asthma.

Our next step is to develop a partnership, public/private dedicated to improving air quality in our region through initiatives and advisories. We want to encourage people to take the necessary steps to reduce the exposure to harmful pollutants . Together we will find ways to safeguard our health.

We will be providing you with air quality forecasts during this hazy summer months.

Unlike our best friend the frog we cannot breath under water, so let’s work towards Cleaner Air !