Værmelding for Saddle Hill

special air quality statement in effectDust Advisory continued for Smithers(March 07, 2025 8:00 AM) The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority issued a Dust Advisory for Smithers on March 4, 2025. The advisory remains in effect due to high concentrations of coarse particulate matter that are expected to persist until there is precipitation, dust suppression or a change in traffic patterns. Levels tend to be highest around busy roads and industrial operations. This advisory is in effect until further notice.Exposure is particularly a concern for individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes; respiratory infections such as COVID-19, pregnant women, infants, and older adults. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Where appropriate, maintain physical distancing. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuingeye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce exposure.Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found at https://www.gov.bc.ca/airqualit###For more information on current air quality, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air.Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.We can all help improve air quality by doing simple things, such as using public transit, reducing our driving speed and not letting our car engines idle unnecessarily. Be air aware and reduce outdoor air pollution by limiting the amount of wood you burn outdoors in your fire pit and by burning only dry seasoned wood.

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