Ozone
A gas composed of three atoms of oxygen (O3)
What is Ozone?
Inhaling ground-level ozone is dangerous for...
Who are people with asthma or respiratory problems?
NCTCOG acronym
What is the North Central Texas Council of Governments?
Website containing air pollution alert emails, blogs, regional information, technical data, and more.
What is www.airnorthtexas.org?
June 21, 2019
When is Clean Air Action Day?
Sunlight + VOC + NOx
How is Ozone formed (at ground-level)?
People who are more at risk for developmental problems when associated with ozone exposure.
Who are young children?
regional transportation planning for the 12-county North Texas area
What is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)?
Air North Texas mascot
Who is Arlo the Airmadillo?
Doing at least one thing to help improve air quality on Clean Air Action Day.
What are commitments?
The government agency that designated 10 counties in North Texas as nonattainment for Ozone.
What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Coughing
Throat irritation
Chest tightening
Pain, burning or discomfort when taking a deep breath
Shortness of breath
What are symptoms of people with respiratory problems?
10 counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise
What are the counties in North Texas designated as nonattainment for ozone?
Who are Air North Texas partners?
Clean Air Action Day 2019 social media hashtag
What is #CAAD2019?