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UV Index Map
What is the Uv index?
UV Index is a forecast of the probable intensity of skin damaging ultraviolet radiation
The EPA has devised general guidelines as far as what to do to protect oneself from overexposure to UV radiation. These are shown in the table below.
| Exposure Category |
UV Index |
Protective Actions |
| Minimal |
0, 1, 2 |
Apply skin protection factor (SPF) 15 sun screen. |
| Low |
3, 4 |
SPF 15 & protective clothing (hat) |
| Moderate |
5, 6 |
SPF 15, protective clothing, and UV-A&B sun glasses. |
| High |
7, 8, 9 |
SPF 15, protective clothing, sun glasses and make attempts to avoid the sun between 10am to 4pm. |
| Very High |
10+ |
SPF 15, protective clothing, sun glasses and avoid being in the sun between 10am to 4pm. |
