ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert has been issued for smoke and dust in Bernalillo County on Monday. Anyone with a respiratory condition in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is advised to limit outdoor activity.
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The alert went into effect at 8:15 a.m. It expires at 12 p.m. on Monday. The city offered these tips on navigating health alerts:
- “Limit your time spent outdoors and avoid outdoor exercise.
- Schools and senior citizen facilities may want to provide indoor activities to minimize exposure to elevated outdoor particulate levels.
- Keep windows and doors closed. If needed for comfort, use air conditioners or heating systems on recycle/recirculation mode.
- If symptoms of heart or lung disease occur, (including shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations or unusual fatigue) contact your health care provider.
- Individuals with heart or lung disease should follow their health management plan from their health care provider.
- Asthmatic individuals should follow a prescribed asthma management plan.”
More information is on the City of Albuquerque’s website.
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