August 21st, 2019 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an ozone health advisory for Thursday, August 22, 2019, for Long Island and the Metropolitan region.

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter has joined with Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken to advise that all residents, especially young children, seniors, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, to limit strenuous outdoor activity.

“I urge residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity and exercise during midday hours, when temperatures and Ozone levels are at their highest. Ozone levels are often elevated after noon through early evening on hot, sunny days,” said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Air Quality Forecasts are available on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm

Information about ozone and health is available on the New York State Department of Health website: http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/ozone.htm.