Ozone Alert! Day Action Tips

• Drive less on Ozone Alert! Days, postpone non-essential trips.
  If you must drive, organize your trip to minimize travel.
  
  
• Walk or ride your bike to nearby places.
  
  
• Ride the bus on your commute to work or school.
  
  
• Carpool, visit www.Green-Traveler.org for information.
  
  
• Refuel vehicles in the evening.
  
  
• Stop at the click when fueling up to reduce gasoline vapors and spills.
  
  
• Keep your car tuned up and your tires properly inflated.
  
  
• Postpone mowing lawns and avoid using other gasoline-powered lawn equipment.
  
  
• If you use a lawn service, ask your contractor to determine his/her cost of postponing lawn maintenance on Alert! Days. Write a "do not mow" clause into your service contract for Ozone Alert! Days, being sure to consider and cover your contractor's cost differential for not operating on those days.
  
  
• Conserve energy by turning up the air conditioner just a few degrees, and turning out lights when you can.
  
  
• Use only water-based paints, cleaners, and solvents on Alert! Days.
  

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