The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis (CAMe) is the body responsible for the planning and implementation of actions in the field of environmental protection, preservation, and restoration of ecological balance. This agency is responsible for announcing environmental contingencies to the inhabitants of the Mexico Valley Metropolitan Zone (ZMVM), which includes Mexico City (CDMX), the State of Mexico (Edomex), Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla, and Tlaxcala.
After the announcement of the start of Phase I of the environmental contingency due to maximum ozone concentrations in the ZMVM, the restrictions continue. CAMe is obliged to inform the public about updates regarding the contingency and other environmental issues.
Normally, the agency updates the information in press releases at 10:00, 15:00, and 20:00 hours. Therefore, this Tuesday, March 18, it is likely that by the last time slot we will know whether Phase I of the environmental contingency continues or is lifted. It is essential to mention that, despite the usual times, they could issue a statement at any time of the day, depending on the severity of the notice or if air quality improves sooner than expected.
The activation of protocols for Phase I of the environmental contingency aims to reduce the population's exposure to polluted air and minimize health risks. In addition, with the Hoy No Circula program, they seek to reduce the generation of pollutants that particularly affect children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Regarding the latest update, at 15:00 hours, it was reported that the atmospheric environmental contingency due to ozone in the ZMVM was activated due to a maximum ozone concentration of 155 ppb at the Gustavo A Madero station, Mexico City.#ProtectYourHealth
