toxic algae blooms infesting florida beaches are putting a damper on 4th of july celebrations - what's the best air purifier

Officials say some beaches and waterways in southern Florida have seen unprecedented toxic algae breeding, bringing a chaotic July 4 holiday to people in the region.
Thousands of residents and tourists have to cancel plans to celebrate on the usually crowded beaches in the area ---
Leave most of the celebrations inland.
Algae described as "mean --
Smell and avocado sauce
"This morning, the waterways of Martin County remain ---
More than two weeks after the first algae outbreak was reported. Florida Gov.
Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in four counties.
Many of the beaches on the Florida Treasure Coast were closed last week, although most of them have been reopened, officials told ABC News that they still don't recommend people to go into the water and the beach can be closed at any time.
Due to the presence of blue, Martin County's bathtub Beach is still closed to swimmers this morninggreen algae.
More than two weeks ago, toxic algae began to invade the United States. S.
According to officials, the Army Corps in Jacksonville, Florida dumped contaminated water into Lake okijabi to prevent flooding.
"It's a challenging year for South Florida," said Col, the Corps's regional commander.
Jason Kirk explained in a statement.
"Our water managers have dealt with a lot of rain and runoff that will cover 2 feet of the water across Delaware.
But after seeing the algae for the first time
Received a large number of complaints from residents of the United StatesS.
On Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would begin reducing fresh water flowing from Lake okejabi.
Meanwhile, officials say they are investigating whether toxic algae
Some reported infections are attributed to the infected waters.
Some residents complain about headaches, breathing problems and even rashes since the algae arrived.
People were seen wearing masks and others told ABC News that they bought air purifiers for their families and businesses.
"I live on the water and I can't even get out the back door.
"It smells bad," says Chris Palas, mother of Stewart, Florida ---
One of the towns most affected by algae.
Pallas told ABC News that the stench had been sickening her family.
She said: "headache, sinus pressure is very serious . "
"It's just a terrible feeling.
As a mom, I have a 5-year-
Old daughter, you're just worried about how this will affect her long term lifeterm?
Officials told ABC News,
The Up plan has not been worked out yet and they add that they want them to have a quick solution but not.
Ben Stein and Catherine Sobeck of ABC News contributed to the report.