Being a flag maker of 40+ years, I’ve witnessed a lot of redesigning of country and state flags. For instance, a few years back when all the confederate flag hullabaloo happened the southern states went through a rash of redesigns. And more recently I blogged about Utah’s newest flag design.
But this may be the first time I have seen a whole new genre of flags caused by mother nature. Hence, the Air Quality Flag product line.
- Green = Good
Great day to be active outside. - Yellow = Moderate
Good day to active outside. Those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution could have symptoms. - Orange = Unhealthy
It’s okay to be active outside for short activities. Those with asthma should follow their action plans and keep quick-relief medicine handy. - Red = Unhealthy
For all outdoor activities, take more breaks and do less intense activities. Those with asthma should follow their action plans and keep quick-relief medicine handy. - Purple = Very Unhealthy
For all outdoor activities, recommended to stay indoors. Those with asthma should follow their action plans and keep quick-relief medicine handy. - Maroon = Dangerous
Stay indoors. The air quality is hazardous and a health warning has been issued for everyone. Those with asthma should follow their action plans and keep quick-relief medicine handy.
With wildfires burning across the world and air quality becoming unsafe to breath these warning flags are being flown at schools and public buildings as a reminder to mask up. Just as nautical warning flags are flown at the beach these air quality flags too serve as a flapping and waving public service message.
As the Wildfire flag season subsides, the Hurricane flag season begins.
Stay safe, my friends and readers.
Check your air quality at AirNow.gov or on favorite weather app.
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