ozone alert

UPDATE: 5:46 P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH The Evansville Courier and Press reports the alert has been extended through the day Wednesday.

The Evansville Environmental Protection Agency along with the Vanderburgh County Health Department have issued another ozone alert for the Evansville area on Sunday. Excessive ozone levels can cause throat and lung irritation, shortness of breath, and increased frequency of asthma attacks in children and people with respiratory diseases. The Vanderburgh County Health Department also advises you re

The Evansville Courier-Press reports that an ozone alert remains in effect for the Evansville area today. What does this mean for you? Nothing if you don't have asthma or some other respiratory issues. If you do, or know someone who does, then you (or they) may find that the frequency of asthma attacks increase along with lung and throat irritation. The Vanderburgh County Department of Health webs

The Evansville Courier and Press reports that an Ozone alert is in full effect today in the tri-state. METS starting offering free rides due to the ozone alert, which the ridership rose up 30 percent. The ozone alert can cause many respiatory problems, heat stroke, and shortness of breath.