Air Quality Advisory issued and Dust Advisory continues

PRINCE GEORGE— The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with Northern Health has issued an Air Quality Advisory and continued a Dust Advisory for Prince George due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter. The advisories went into effect Wednesday morning and remain in effect until further notice. 

Exposure to fine particulate matter is of particular concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. People with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, follow the advice of your health care provider. Staying indoors helps reduce exposure to fine particulate matter. The City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning, and land clearing burning. 

Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found here.