Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA)
RAPCA is the air pollution agency for the Metropolitan Dayton Intrastate Air Quality Control Region in west-central Ohio which includes Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties
RAPCA is the air pollution agency for the Metropolitan Dayton Intrastate Air Quality Control Region in west-central Ohio which includes Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties. RAPCA is a bureau of the Office of Environmental Health within Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County and contracts with Ohio EPA and receives a grant from U.S.EPA to enforce state and local air pollution control regulations in the six-county region.
RAPCA operates an extensive air monitoring network to measure the region’s air quality and works closely with area industry and businesses to ensure the air quality meets health-based air quality standards set by U.S. EPA and mandated by Clean Air Act.
Visit our main website at www.rapca.org for more information about RAPCA's Programs and Services.
Air Quality Guide for Ozone
Ground-level ozone is one of our nation’s most common air pollutants. Use the chart below to help reduce your exposure and protect your health. Visit AirNow.gov for your local air quality forecast (www.airnow.gov).
| Air Quality Index | Who Needs to be Concerned? | What Should I Do? |
|---|---|---|
| Good (0-50) |
It’s a great day to be active outside. | |
| Moderate (51-100) |
Some people who may be unusually sensitive to ozone. |
Unusually sensitive people: Consider making outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs to take it easier. Everyone else: It’s a good day to be active outside. |
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150) | Sensitive groups include people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. |
Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. Plan outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. Everyone else: Consider making outdoor activities shorter and less intense. |
| Unhealthy (151-200) |
Everyone |
Sensitive groups: Do not do long or intense outdoor activities. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower. Consider moving activities indoors. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. Everyone else: Reduce long or intense outdoor activity. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower. |
| Very Unhealthy (201-300) |
Everyone |
Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Move activities indoors* or reschedule to when air quality will be better. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. Everyone else: Avoid long or intense outdoor exertion. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower. Consider moving activities indoors.* |
| Hazardous (301-500) |
Everyone |
Everyone: Avoid all physical activity outdoors.* People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. |
*Note: If you don't have an air conditioner, staying inside with the windows closed may be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go someplace with air conditioning or check with your local government to find out if cooling centers are available in your community
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