by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM News Thursday, March 01, 2007 Subscribe to Sabrina's newsfeed   E-mail this article Printable version KUAM Toolbar Web Widgets Get RSS headlines

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with Guam Office of Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense, extended the haze advisory for Guam. The advisory will be in place for the next 48 hours. Residents who feel they are adversely affected by the haze are encouraged to stay inside and reduce their physical activity outside.

The haze is being caused by pollution from Asia, according to the National Weather Service, which is working closely with the Guam EPA to monitor weather and haze conditions. The haze is now expected to lift on Saturday when northeasterly and east tradewinds increase. The Guam EPA is also working with the Guam Public School System in distributing the advisory to all schools.

Residents with heart or respiratory ailments are advised to stay indoors and reduce physical exertion and outdoor activity while the advisory is in effect. Anyone suffering from respiratory illness should seek appropriate medical advice if they are affected by the reduced quality of outdoor air.