First Smog Alert of the Summer, Help Spare the Air

How are you going to help spare the air today?

With temperatures expected to creep up to the mid-90s in the Tri Valley, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued its first smog alert of the summer today through its Spare the Air program.

Temperatures across the Bay Area will range from the 70s and 80s on the coast, while it will be up to the 100s inland, making the air quality unhealthy today accoridng to the Air District.

Air quality has been healthy most of the summer because of the unseasonably cool weather, Air District Executive Officer Jack Broadbent stated in a release.

There is no free transit today and no wood-burning ban in place, Air District officials said.

How you can spare the air:

-Drive less by telecommuting, taking public transit or carpooling.

-Cook inside instead of outside on the grill.

-Avoid using aerosol spray cleaners, paints and hairspray.

Why you should:

The Air District issues Spare the Air advisories to warn people of  unhealthy levels of smog, which can cause throat irritation, congestion and chest pain. High levels of ozone pollution are particularly harmful for young children, seniors and people with respiratory and heart conditions.

Bay City News contributed to this report.