NJ Department of Environmental Protection Calls Two Days of High Ozone Levels

Members of groups sensitive to rises in ozone levels such as young children, the elder and those with respiratory conditions should be protected if they reside in or near Newark, New Jersey Highlands or Chester as levels are to hit orange and yellow danger levels for two days.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued an orange-level ozone action day today and a yellow one for Wednesday as ozone levels that are a danger to at-risk groups are present.

Those within a high-risk group should avoid strenuous activity and being outdoors for extended periods, especially during the afternoon and early-evening hours.

There is a moderate ozone warning in place for the entire state tomorrow due to high temperatures and fine particles expected to be in the air.

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