Starting tomorrow, November 28, Verona will enter orange alert for theair pollution due to high levels of fine dust (Pm 10). The measure, communicated by Arpav, will entail a series of restrictionsincluding the expansion of traffic restrictionswhich will remain in force at least until Friday. The update on the situation will be provided on November 29th, when a decision will be made whether to maintain the orange alert or return to the levels of green alert.
Traffic restrictions
Give her 8.30 a.m. all 6.30 p.m of every day, the circulation of motor vehicles with certain characteristics will be prohibited, including mopeds and motorcycles up to Euro 1, petrol vehicles up to Euro 2, private diesel vehicles up to Euro 5 and commercial diesel vehicles up to Euro 4. The ban will apply throughout the municipal territorywith the exception of ring roadsof the traits highways and roads directed towards some specific areas such as fairlo Bentegodi stadiumand the camper areas of Porta Palio e Via Belfiore.
Limitations on the use of heaters
Also from tomorrow, the use of domestic heat generators fed to woody biomass (such as wood, pellets and wood chips) with an emission performance class lower than 4 stars, if an alternative heating system exists. Furthermore, it will be prohibited to carry out open burning of plant material, except for health reasons, and are prohibited bonfire, barbecue e fireworks. The use of heaters to air condition spaces such as cellars, closets e scale it will also be banned.
Maximum temperatures in buildings
Finally, internal building temperatures will be limited to 18 degrees centigrade (with a tolerance of 2 degrees), except for hospitals e health facilities, retirement homes, schools and other buildings used for particular activities, which will follow separate provisions. In places used for activities industrial o artisanalthe maximum temperature allowed will be 17 degrees.
