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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an air quality alert for Saturday across Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

Environmental agencies have forecasted high ozone levels for Saturday, cautioning senior citizens, children and people with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activity.

The IDEM encourages people to reduce car trips, walk to destinations when possible, and avoid refueling vehicles after 7 p.m.

IDEM examines weather patterns and current ozone readings to make daily air quality forecasts. To learn more about ozone or sign up for air quality forecasts, visit www.SmogWatch.IN.gov or download our iPhone App:

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