By Greg Fry

Prince George, Quesnel and Burns Lake under dust advisory

Mar 19, 2019 | 9:47 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Northern Health and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy have issued a dust advisory for Prince George, Quesnel and Burns Lake.

They say it’s been prompted by road traffic stirring up winter traction materials that have accumulated on roadways over the past winter.

The Provincial Ambient Air Quality Objective is 50 micrograms per cubic metre averaged over 24 hours and the current 24-average concentrations for Prince George and neighbouring communities are:

• Prince George 50.2
• Quesnel 83.2
• Burns Lake 51.1

Exposure to dust is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. Persons with underlying health conditions should postpone strenuous activities until the advisory is lifted.

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