Air pollution episodes correspond to days during which concentrations of air pollutants are so high that French regulations require the implementation of emergency measures to limit the short-term impact of air pollution. air on health: worsening on the same day and in the days that follow of certain pathologies such as asthma, risk of hospitalization and increased mortality (for more information, see our page dedicated to the effects of air pollution on health).
In Île-de-France, the transition to a pollution episode is based on observations carried out by Airparif with regard to thresholds established in French regulations.
Health recommendations in the event of a pollution episode
To protect against the impact of this episode of pollution on health, the Regional Health Agency – Île-de-France (ARS – IDF) makes recommendations adapted according to the type and intensity of the episode. of pollution. These recommendations are aimed at the entire population.
You can find these recommendations on the ARS-IDF website and on the dedicated pages of the Airparif website:
- Health recommendations – Nitrogen dioxide or particle pollution episode – information threshold
- Health recommendations – Low-level ozone pollution episode – information threshold
- Health recommendations – Nitrogen dioxide or particle pollution episode – alert threshold
- Health recommendations – Low altitude ozone pollution episode – alert threshold
- Health recommendations – Concomitant pollution episode and heatwave
It is possible on these pages to download communication materials to share on your website or on social networks in the event of a pollution episode.
Exceptional measures
In addition to health recommendations, in the event of an episode of air pollution, the Paris Police Prefecture may choose to implement emergency measures to mitigate the intensity of the pollution episode. These measures are communicated by the Prefecture on its website and on its social networks.
Who to contact in the event of an alert?
The police headquarters : An information unit has been set up to answer your questions: you can contact the public information center of the police headquarters from 6 a.m. to 22 p.m. on 0811 000 675 (Azur number).
The medical hotline is operational at the Specialized Center of Fernand Widal Hospital on 01 40 34 76 14
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