The Mid-America Regional Council Air Quality Program issued guidance to area residents about high levels of particulate matter in the Kansas City area air on Wednesday, April 8, because of controlled burns in the Kansas Flint Hills area.
It’s not an ozone alert, because ozone levels are in the healthy range, but there are increased levels of particulate matter, according to the air quality program.
“With elevated levels of particulate matter at this time, we recommend all area residents limit outdoor activity,” MARC Air Quality Program Manager Karen Clawson said. “This is especially true for people who are currently sick with respiratory illnesses, have heart or lung disease, older adults and children. Please avoid strenuous outdoor activities or keep activities short.”
MARC’s Air Quality Program monitors air quality throughout the bistate Kansas City region. Stay informed by visiting AirQKC.org and following the Air Quality Program on Twitter at www.twitter.com/airQKC.