Dust Advisory For Burns Lake

Apr 24, 2018 | 9:44 AM

SMITHERS – A road dust advisory has been issued for Burns Lake today as a result of high concentrations of coarse particulate matter. It’s expected to continue until there’s precipitation or when the dust clears. Exposure is the main concern for infants, the elderly, those who have diabetes and lung or heart disease. Some tips to reduce your personal health risk include, avoid roads with heavy traffic, use common sense regarding outdoor physical activity, keep windows and doors closed, along with reducing indoor sources of pollution including smoking and vacuuming and run an air cleaner. To learn more about air quality and health effects, visit BC Air Quality.