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2012-2013

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

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2012-2013

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  1. 2012-2013

  2. OUR SPONSORS • Platinum • Gold • Silver • Bronze

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. RAAN Email Notification:

  6. Real-Time Air Advisory Network (RAAN)

  7. Alternative Indoor Activities:

  8. iPhone App

  9. 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

  10. Air Quality Outreach Program for Schools Materials

  11. 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.

  12. Drive Less • Carpool • Walk • Ride a bicycle • Ride a skateboard/skates • Ride public transit • Telecommute

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Questions?

  16. Thank You Sasha Windes Program CoordinatorKern Green 3500 Coffee Road, Suite BPhone: (661) 412-3780 | Fax: (888) 277-2945 E-mail: Sasha@KernGreen.org

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