Hello and Good Afternoon,
Yes, it is hot out there! Bright too! Our summer sun is shining in full force. The intensity of the sun is an indication that we should take extra precautions to protect our eyes and skin. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SunWise program [http://epa.gov/sunwise/] has developed a useful index to communicate the hazards of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that is especially high in the summer.
The UV Index [http://epa.gov/sunwise/whereyoulive.html], much like the Air Quality Index is a numerical system 1 to 11+ that forecasts the ultraviolet radiation level. Beginning in June and continuing until August, our UV Index values are on average 11+.
So, pass this information on to your co-workers and any member of the community that enjoys our outside weather. Slather on the sun block, put on some shades with UV protection, or better yet take a siesta until after 4:00 pm. Ground-level Ozone levels decline after that time too.
Thanks for sharing the message!
Therese Martinez-Loner
Community Liaison
Air Quality Programs
Environmental Health
Phone: (505) 768-1970
Fax: (505) 768-1977
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