An air quality advisory is in place for Prince George.
It’s due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter that are expected to persist until weather conditions change.
Exposure is a concern for individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes; respiratory infections such as COVID-19, pregnant women, infants, and older adults.
Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.
Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce exposure.
The City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning, and land clearing burning.
During air quality advisories, this bylaw also prohibits recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances (except for sole wood burning heat users), and street sweeping activities (unless approved by an Authorized Person).
The Bulletin was issued by Northern Health and the Ministry of Environment and Parks.
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