The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an ozone action day for central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson and Shelby counties.

Children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung conditions should avoid exertion and heavy work outside today.

There are some things you can do to reduce ground-level ozone. You should reduce engine idling by not using drive-thrus. Instead of driving, you can bike, walk or use public transportation. And don’t fill up your gas tanks or using lawnmowers until after 7 p.m.