BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert has been issued for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County on Tuesday due to dust near industrial areas. The alert is expected to expire at 1 p.m.
Anyone with a respiratory condition is advised to limit outdoor activity. The City of Albuquerque shared these tips:
- 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.
You can learn more about health alerts on the city’s website…