The dust advisory for Vernon has been anded. - Morning Star file photo

The dust advisory for Vernon has been anded. - Morning Star file photo

Dust advisory again issued for Vernon

High coarse particulates are again the culprit

  • Mar. 18, 2019 12:00 a.m.

For the third time in as many weeks, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority, has issued a dust advisory for Vernon.

This is due to high concentrations of coarse particulates, which are expected to persist until there is a change in current weather conditions.

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Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.

Staying indoors and in air-conditioned spaces helps to reduce particulate exposure.

Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease.

More information on current air quality can be found at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air.


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