AIR QUALITY POLICY
In the event that the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria forecasts Melbourne's air quality as "very poor" or "extremely poor" for a day when MEMRLTA matches are scheduled to be played, the MEMRLTA Committee will cancel all matches for that day.
MEMRLTA will notify Club Contacts who will be responsible for notifying each of their teams. A notice will also be placed on the MEMRLTA website.
EPA's air quality categories and associated general health advice
(As per EPA Victoria's air quality categories on EPA AirWatch webpage, April 2022)
Good
- No change needed to your normal outdoor activities.
Fair
The air quality is okay, but it could change soon.
For the general community:
- No change needed to your normal outdoor activities.
For groups sensitive to air pollution:
- Reduce outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
- Consider closing windows and doors until outdoor air quality is better.
- Follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
Poor
The air is probably dusty or smoky.
For the general community:
- Reduce outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
For groups sensitive to air pollution:
- Avoid outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
- When indoors, close windows and doors until outdoor air quality is better.
- Follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
Very Poor
The air is probably dusty or smoky.
For the general community:
- Avoid outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
- When indoors, close windows and doors until outdoor air quality is better.
For groups sensitive to air pollution:
- Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed until outdoor air quality is better.
- If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to a place with cleaner air (such as an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre) if it is safe to do so.
- Actively monitor symptoms and follow any treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
Extremely Poor
The air is probably extremely dusty or smoky.
For the general community:
- Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed until outdoor air quality is better.
- If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to a place with cleaner air (such as an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre) if it is safe to do so.
For groups sensitive to air pollution:
- Stay indoors with windows and doors closed until outdoor air quality is better and reduce indoor activity.
- If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to a place with cleaner air (such as an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre) if it is safe to do so.
- Actively monitor symptoms and follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
Links for More Details and Air Quality Forecasts
EPA's current air quality at Melbourne CBD. You can also search for specific suburbs.