Kids
Ozone can be good or bad. It all depends on where it is. Ozone is good when it is high up in our atmosphere. It protects us from sunburn. Ozone is bad when it is near the ground where we can breathe it in. You can't see ozone in the air. Bad ozone is sometimes called smog. It is formed when chemicals coming out of cars and factories react with the hot sun. This is why the Ozone Action season is from May 1 to September 30 when our weather is warmer.
Ozone Action days are a great time for practicing your good habits every day. You can be your family's official Ozone Action day announcer! Here's how:
- sign up for Ozone Action day notification;
- check our Web site;
- call 800-66-33-AIR; or
- listen to your favorite TV or radio station to find out if today is an Ozone Action day.
Kids can make a difference by spreading the word! Tell your parents and friends about Ozone Action days and how your good habits everyday can make our air better to breathe.