As part of Air Quality Awareness Week, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is organizing a virtual event titled "Air Quality in Central Ohio: From Background to Action." This discussion will feature experts in air quality, public health, and sustainable transportation.
The event aims to explore the current state of air quality in Central Ohio, its effects on public health, and how residents can contribute to improving air conditions. Attendees will hear from local leaders working on environmental improvements and learn practical steps they can take.
Scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 12-1 p.m., this virtual event encourages registration but does not require it. Interested individuals can register online through Eventbrite.
Speakers include Brandi Whetstone and Mauro Diaz-Hernandez from MORPC, Layla Abraham from Franklin County Public Health, Jeff Beamish from Sonoma Technology Inc., and Patty Olmsted from Gohio Commute.
The focus of the event is on raising awareness about air quality issues, promoting healthier living, and encouraging sustainable transportation choices across the region. MORPC issues Air Quality Alerts when pollution levels are forecasted to reach an AQI of 101 or above. Residents can sign up for these alerts via email or text at www.morpc.org/airquality. The website also provides daily forecasts and educational resources.
Members of the media are invited to attend to gain a deeper understanding of air quality science, MORPC's role in monitoring regional air quality, the public health impacts of poor air quality, and actions that can improve local conditions. Experts will be available online for questions.
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission serves as Central Ohio’s voice with 90 local governments and community partners. It provides nonpartisan data analysis, community resources, and long-range planning to drive future prosperity and sustainability in the region.
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