Active Alerts Austin, IN

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Managementhave called for an Ozone action day on Wednesday, June 12, for thefollowing counties in southeast Indiana...IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDTEARLY WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.HarrisonWashingtonScottJeffersonHere are some recommended actions that the public can take to reduceozone forming emissions:* Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation.* Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip.* Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawnequipment until after 7 PM.* Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds.* Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the airconditioner to 75 degrees or above.