BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert has been issued in the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County area on Wednesday morning due to dust in industrial areas. The alert was put into effect at 10 a.m. It’s expected to last through 12 p.m.
Anyone with respiratory conditions is advised to limit outdoor activity while the alert is in place. City officials recommend the public take these steps during health alerts:
- “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”
More information is available on the City of Albuquerque website…