MPCA Issues Air Quality Alert on Labor Day

What to Know

• The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for Labor Day.
• The alert is in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, September 5th.
• The alert is due to high levels of ozone, which can cause health problems for some people.

Who is Most at Risk?

People who are most at risk from ozone exposure include:

• Children
• People with asthma
• People with other lung diseases
• People who are exercising outdoors

What to Do

If you are planning to be outdoors on Labor Day, the MPCA recommends:

• Check the air quality forecast before you go outside.
• If the air quality is unhealthy, stay indoors as much as possible.
• If you are exercising outdoors, do so at a lower intensity.
• Use an air conditioner or air purifier to keep the air in your home clean.

More Information

For more information about the air quality alert, please visit the MPCA website: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/air-quality-alerts