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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Health Alert issued for Albuquerque due to strong winds, blowing dust
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County air quality program issued a health alert on Tuesday due to blowing dust. The health alert is effective from Tuesday, March 18 from 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Bernalillo County residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity. Windy across New Mexico with precipitation to the north Contractors and businesses that generate dust have also been issued to shut down immediately. Also, due to high winds, Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department is asking residents to help keep the community clean. Solid Waste will not pick up bins that have been knocked over by the wind. Drivers will not be able to complete their routes if the bins are not upright. They ask if you see your bin knocked over, to place it upright. They also ask if you see your neighbor's bin knocked over place it upright as well. People are also encouraged to report any downed limbs on roadways and public places by calling 311 or online. 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 healthcare 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. For more information visit Albuquerque's Health Alert information page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Michigan has high flu activity as the US faces worst flu season in 15 years
In today's Health Alert, flu cases are on the rise, and Michigan is seeing very high flu activity, according to CDC data. Across the U.S., this flu season is the worst we've seen in at least 15 years.
