How do I know if its a Spare the Air Day?
To find out whether a Spare the Air Alert is in effect: Visit the Spare the Air website. Call 1-800-HELP-AIR, or 1-877-4NO-BURN (466-2876) for wood-burning bans.
What is illegal on Spare the Air days?
In 2008, the Air District passed a rule that makes it illegal to burn wood on days when a Spare the Air Alert is in effect for particulate pollution. This regulation was adopted to protect public health, and originally only applied to the winter months between November and February.
Is it OK to BBQ on a Spare the Air Day?
Barbecues are permitted on a Spare the Air Day, but are discouraged and the use of lower-pollution gas fuels rather than wood or charcoal is recommended.
Is it Spare the Air Day in San Jose?
There is no Spare the Air Alert in effect.
What triggers a Spare the Air Day?
If conditions during an Air Quality Advisory change, and pollution levels are expected to exceed federal air quality standards, a Spare the Air Alert will be called. Air is almost always on the move.
What should I do in Spare the Air days?
DO cut back on driving Driving a car emits chemicals into the air that can turn into smog. Chemicals released during the early morning commute heat up in the afternoon sun and turn into smog. Carpooling saves gas as well. You can also consider taking public transit to Spare the Air.
Can I mow the lawn on Spare the Air Day?
DON’T use gas powered machines Lawn mowers and leaf blowers are just can release chemicals that contribute to smog. Use an old fashioned or electric lawn mower to cut your grass and use a broom to sweep up leaves.
What can you not do on Spare the Air Day?
On these days, the Air District issues a Spare the Air Alert for fine particulate pollution, prohibiting the use of all wood-burning devices both indoors and outdoors throughout the Bay Area. On these days, residents are also advised to limit their time outdoors, especially those sensitive to unhealthy air.
What is Spare the Air in California?
Spare the Air was created in 1991 by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to alert residents when air quality is forecast to be unhealthy and to share information on ways to reduce air pollution.
What time of day is air quality best?
Time of Day Pollution Data Instead of during the quiet of night, it’s the afternoon–right around rush hour–that PM2. 5 is the lowest. So if you’re planning a picnic or insist on exercising outside, you’re usually best off between noon and 6pm.
What is a spare the air alert?
A Spare the Air Alert is called when air quality is forecast to be unhealthy, or above 100 in the AQI, in any one of the reporting zones. An alert may span over two days if air quality is expected to remain unhealthy for prolonged periods.
What is spare the air resource team?
Sonoma County’s Spare the Air Resource Team promotes ways to reduce air pollution in the local community.
What is the Sonoma County Air District?
Two Sonoma County representatives sit on the Air District’s Board of Directors. The Air District maintains a database of regulated facilities for permitting, modeling and enforcement purposes.