Blowing dust alert issued for Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced Wednesday that a health alert due to blowing dust has been issued. The alert from the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program will be in effect from Wednesday, June 19 at 4:00 p.m. to Thursday, June 20, at 6:00 a.m.

Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. The city recommends taking the following steps during health alerts:

• Limit time spent outdoors and avoid outdoor exercise
• Keep windows and doors closed
• Use air conditioners and heating systems in recirculation mode
• Contact your health provider if you experience new shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain palpitations, or unusual fatigue

More information about Albuqeuque’s health alerts is available on the city’s website .

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