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WOCN20 CWVR 261637
Special air quality statement for British Columbia updated jointly by
Environment Canada and Metro Vancouver and the B.C. Ministry of
Environment at 9:37 AM PDT Tuesday 26 March 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
=new= Prince George
Bulkley Valley and The Lakes - southeast including Burns Lake.
Road dust advisory issued for Burns Lake. Dust advisory
Issued for Prince George.
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The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Northern Health
Authority has issued a road dust advisory for Burns Lake and a dust
advisory issued for Prince George because of high concentrations of
dust and particulate matter that are expected to persist until
further notice.
Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone
strenuous exercise and consider staying indoors until the advisory is
lifted.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat
irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheeze,
follow the advice of your health care provider, particularly if you
are elderly, have asthma, hay fever, breathing or lung conditions or
if you react strongly to dust.
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FromĀ http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/SWS_bulletins_e.html?prov=bc