2012-2013
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2012-2013. OUR SPONSORS. Platinum Gold. Silver Bronze. Air Quality Outreach Program for Schools Goals:. Reduce children & teens exposure to poor air quality Educate students & keep community informed: - daily air quality conditions using simple school-based flag notification system - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2012-2013
OUR SPONSORS• Platinum
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze
Air Quality Outreach Program for Schools Goals:
• Reduce children & teens exposure to poor air quality• Educate students & keep community informed:-daily air quality conditions using simple school-based flag notification system-detailed emails & texts based on hourly real-time notifications• Prioritize Anti-Idling messages• Promote Health Air Living lifestyles
The Program Provides:
FREE TO ANY SCHOOL (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)• Four Air Quality Flags (high quality, weatherized) • Classroom posters• Bilingual student brochures• Anti-Idling signage for parking lots• Healthy Air Living kids Incentives • Educational workshops for parents, teachers & administrators• Daily notifications of air quality forecast via email• RAAN web portal, emails, texts, iPhone app• RAAN activity guidelines • Alternative Indoor Activities pdf
RAAN Email Notification:
Real-Time Air Advisory Network (RAAN)
Alternative Indoor Activities:
iPhone App
Air Quality Flag Program
• The Flag Program provides schools with free flags that serve as a visual communicator of daily air quality conditions in the area
Air Quality Outreach Program for Schools Materials
Anti-idling Campaign• The “No-Idling” Law was
passed in California to reduce public exposure to airborne toxins due to school bus and vehicle idling near schools
• The No-idling sign encourages parents to turn off their engines while waiting for their children.
Drive Less
• Carpool• Walk• Ride a bicycle• Ride a skateboard/skates• Ride public transit• Telecommute
Benefits of the Program• Know the current air quality conditions • Helps staff make informed decisions about
outdoor activities– Underscores that physical activities can be
accomplished even on a red day – Encourage an active role in maintaining or
improving the lung health of our children– Assist school administrators to adopt outdoor air
quality policies for physical activity
Awards Banquet August 22nd
at Aera Energy LLC
Looking for nominations for Students and Teachers
Last year Kevin Crosby from Independence won our Eco Educator Award
Questions?
Thank You
Sasha Windes Program Coordinator
Kern Green3500 Coffee Road, Suite B
Phone: (661) 412-3780 | Fax: (888) 277-2945E-mail: [email protected]