The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an

OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY for:

Thursday, May 19, 2005

Valley residents are encouraged to reduce their driving. Please carpool, bus, telework, refuel after dark, and refrain from using gasoline powered garden equipment. 

Active adults, children, and individuals with respiratory problems should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Longer exposures at lower levels or concentrations of ozone can be more dangerous to breathe and cause long-term lung damage.

Attn: Employers - Activate your HPA action plan!

Click here for daily updated forecasts at:

 http://www.adeq.state.az.us/

Click here for help in finding a carpool or vanpool at:

www.ShareTheRide.com

For more information call Valley Metro RideShare at 602.262.RIDE (7433) or visit www.ValleyMetro.org