Air Quality Awareness Week 2022: “Be Air Aware & Prepared”

Here's an easy way to keep up with local air quality information and statuses

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – This week is Air Quality Awareness Week and state officials are offering help for those possibly affected by it.

Asthma is a common chronic disease in Lancaster county, affecting about 10% of all residents.

With the seasons changing and the amount of wildfires that have burned throughout our state, officials recommend keeping up with the air quality on county websites.

The City of Lincoln hosts an air quality monitoring website to provide updated information.

The higher the Air Quality Index, the less healthy the air is.

Specialists monitor air quality for carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone and other air pollutants.

They also work to teach the public about indoor air issues, such as mold in the home, in addition to measuring and reporting the local pollen count.

If you have any questions regarding air quality or pollution, the City of Lincoln Air Quality Program staff is available at (402) 441-8040 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Federal information can be found at AirNow, which provides AQIs for more than 500 cities across the country.