Air quality alert issued for parts of Mat-Su

The Mat-Su Borough has issues an air quality advisory until the wind subsides for an area including Palmer, Wasilla and Butte.

Due to increasing winds the air quality in the core area may become unhealthy to hazardous. Children, the elderly and persons with existing heart or lung disease should stay indoors and reduce physical activity. The general population should avoid vigorous outdoor activity.

For daily air quality updates call the 24-hour Air Quality Alert System at 352-3878.