Air Quality In Joliet in the Unhealthy Range

The air quality in Joliet and surrounding areas are in the unhealthy zone. At 4 a.m. Joliet’s air quality as reported on AirNow.gov was at 150 in the unhealthy orange zone. Under 50 or in the green zone is good.

People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:

• Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
• Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors.
• Be active outdoors when air quality is better.

Everyone else: Enjoy your outdoor activities.