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Air Quality Alert issued March 10 at 7:49PM CDT by NWS Birmingham ALAQABMXThe Jefferson County Department of Health has issued a Code Red AirQuality Alert for Jefferson and Shelby Counties forTuesday, March 11.Under Code Red conditions, particulate matter concentrations areexpected to reach unhealthy levels. People with heart or lungdisease, older adults, and children should avoid all physicalactivity outdoors. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavyexertion.JCDH recommends the following actions during an air quality alertfor particulate matter.Avoid exposure to wood, forest, or agricultural smoke.Reduce outside activity. Walk instead of jog. Do not exercise nearbusy roads.Plan outdoor activities for days when particle levels are lower.Limit driving and engine idling. Combine errands. Use the bus orcarpool to work.Avoid use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment.Outside particulate matter can affect indoor air quality, especiallywhen outdoor levels are high. Keep windows and doors closed toprevent further circulation of particles. You can further reduceindoor particle levels by eliminating tobacco smoke, limitingcooking with wood, coal, oil, or natural gas, and limiting the useof candles, incense, and household cleaners.If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors.

National Weather Service