Ozone Season May 1st - September 30th

1. Refuel personal vehicles after 6 p.m. Be sure your gas cap is on tight.
2. Delay use of gas-powered equipment.
3. Limit personal driving. Carpool, walk and bike, combine errands and care for your car.
4. Postpone chores that use oil based paint, varnishes and solvents that produce flame.
5. Use electric charcoal starter instead of starter fluid.
6. Conserve energy in your home.

1. Postpone non-essential job-related travel in the Baton Rouge nonattainment area.
2. Postpone non-essential DNR activities that contribute to ozone such as painting and mowing.
3. Delay non-essential refueling of DNR fleet vehicles until late afternoon or the next day.
4. Encourage employees to walk to lunch in the Capitol Complex area rather than drive.
5. Encourage employees to carpool especially on Ozone Action Days.