When Eastgate Issues an Air Quality Advisory Day:

Don't refuel vehicles or equipment. If you absolutely have to, do it after 7:00 P.M., avoid spilling or dripping gasoline, and do not top off the tank. Always make sure that gas caps are tightly sealed.

Avoid lawn care activities involving gasoline-powered equipment. Lawn equipment engines are generally inefficient and can be a considerable source of pollution.

Decrease Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) trips. Walk rather than drive to local stores. Bicycle. Take a bus, carpool, or vanpool to work and recreational activities. Take advantage of OhioRideshare, Eastgate's new commuter service that makes finding a carpool partner as easy as point, click, and ride. For more information about OhioRideshare, visit http://www.ohiorideshare.com or call 1-800-825-RIDE. Reducing vehicles and congestion will minimize the contribution of the automobile to the air quality problem.

Limit solvent usage. This includes charcoal lighter fluid, dry cleaning fluids, and oil based paints. Generally speaking, if a match would ignite it, a liquid will contribute to air pollution formation as it evaporates.

Reduce power demand. Cutting back on air conditioning or turning fans and lights off when not home or in the room will decrease demand on and emissions from electric power generation plants.

By taking these actions people can help to reduce air quality pollution and its health impacts. For information you can post at your place of work or community site, call us at 330-779-3800.