Environment Canada has issued a special advisory as Prince George’s dusty roads are having a negative impact on our air quality.
Northern Health and the Ministry of Environment have issued a Dust Advisory today (Wednesday) due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter in the air.
Exposure is a concern for those with chronic health issues like asthma, heart disease, diabetes; respiratory infections, pregnant women, and infants.
People with chronic conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.
Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough, or wheezing, should follow the advice of their healthcare provider.
As a result, the City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning. During air quality advisories, this also bans recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances, and street sweeping
A link to the advisory can be found here.
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