Author's Note- Hey everyone, today I thought I might as well feature an app and issue that recently hit the news. I hope that everyone finds the concept interesting. Also thanks to HorseLuver713, tessaflynno13, and IndianaFerbDragon, for reviewing the last chapter. You guys are as awesome as Prussia.

Disclaimer- I don't know Hetalia…or Apple…or the Utah Division of Air Quality.

Utah Air App

As far as countries went, America was one of the biggest. It was also one of the most populous, which meant it was to be expected that at least one of his states would get into trouble every couple day. As a result, the nation was almost expecting to hear the light rap on the door at his office at the State Department.

"Who is it?"

"You know who it is." The Commonwealth of Virginia said as she let herself into the room closing the door behind her.

"Who is it this time?" The nation sat back from his work and took a sip of coffee.

"Utah."

"What mess has she gotten into this time?" America asked, truly puzzled. He hadn't felt anything out of the ordinary on that side of the country.

"It is her asthma again." Virginia said grimly. "The current attack was bad enough that she was admitted into the hospital a few minutes ago in the hopes to get things under control."

"Ah, crap." America whipped out his iPad and pulled up one of the most specialized apps he had loaded on it. As soon as the Utah Air Quality app started to run the nation could instantly see what the problem was. With 80% of the state's population currently breathing dangerously dirty air, the nation wasn't particularly shocked that Utah's asthma was acting up again. "It is that time of year again isn't it?"

"Yes it is."

"And we still haven't been able to come up with a solution."

America didn't have the problem. Both personifications were now very familiar with inversions that hit Utah multiple times every winter. Unlike many of the other areas of the United States which also had chronic air pollution problems. The issues in the Rocky Mountain state faced were primarily caused by geography. In the summer its mountain valleys were desert oasis fed by snow melt which meant that most of the population live in the plans between the peaks. Unfortunately, in the winter these valleys turned into bowls filled with stagnant air.

Over time the air almost completely stopped circulating with the rest of the atmosphere. Held against the snow covered earth the small air pocket quickly cooled and accumulates all emissions produced within its dome. Thus, relatively small communities within the sates were socked in with a deadly cloud of ugly, frozen pollution for weeks on end.

Last winter had been particularly rough on the state. A high pressure system had set up over the state for several weeks. Overtime the dangerous particulates crept higher and higher and the air quality index switched from red, to purple, and finally to the highest rating maroon. Utah had developed pneumonia as a result of the particulates and had been stuck in the ICU for five days. All America could do was pray that the situation wouldn't be repeated this year.

"Mother Nature created this problem and at the moment, despite our efforts, Mother Nature is the only one who holds the solutions." Virginia's musing interrupted the nation's thoughts.

"Storms." America said softly. "Are there any in the forecast?"

"I talked to Oklahoma on the way in, and he said that there should be a cold front sweeping over the region." The state slowly got up on her feet and walked to the door. As she left the office Virginia glanced over her shoulder. "I just hope that the storm is big enough to fix things."

"I hope so too." America muttered to himself before turning his attention to his computer. He might not be able to fix the problem that was currently making Utah sick, but that sure didn't mean he wasn't got to send a 'Get Well' package.

End Note- Yes, I know that Utah is not the only state that suffer from air pollution, but it has 4 of the 5 cities that have the most severe inversions in the U.S. This is the reason why the created an app to help people track what is happening with the air. For anyone stuck in that mess, I hope that you stay healthy and that the air gets cleaner soon.