BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert due to dust in industrial areas has been issued in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County on Friday. The alert is expected to stay in effect from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Anyone with a respiratory condition is advised to limit outdoor activity. The city recommends these steps during a health alert:
- Limit your time spent outdoors and avoid outdoor exercise.
- Schools and senior citizen facilities may want to provide indoor activities to minimize exposure to elevated outdoor particulate levels.
- Keep windows and doors closed. If needed for comfort, use air conditioners or heating systems on recycle/recirculation mode.
- If symptoms of heart or lung disease occur, (including shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations or unusual fatigue) contact your health care provider.
- Individuals with heart or lung disease should follow their health management plan from their health care provider.
- Asthmatic individuals should follow a prescribed asthma management plan.
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