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Of the three possible levels of intervention, it is the mildest, and implies recommendations to the population.

Although caused by a natural source, there are always measures that can be taken to improve air quality.

The traffic control measures plan is also launched with the issuance of informative messages on the panels.

The City of Murcia has activated the level of notice of the protocol of measures to adopt by episodes of air pollution of particulate material (PM10) due to the intrusion of Saharan dust.

Of the three possible intervention phases (warning level, pollution episode and alert situation), it is the mildest, and it occurs when one of the two measuring stations has been exceeded, and this has been reported from the General Directorate of Environment and Mar Menor, the following values ​​for PM10:

- 45 ÎĽg / mÂł of natural daily average for 3 consecutive days and with a forecast of exceeding the daily limit value or sub-Saharan intrusion (established in regional framework protocol)

- 50 ÎĽg / mÂł of natural daily average for 1 day and with a forecast of exceeding the daily limit value or sub-Saharan intrusion (established in regional framework protocol)

Specifically, yesterday's average daily San Basilio station has exceeded the value 50 ugr / m3, which implies exceeding the daily limit value according to RD 102/2011 on 1 occasion of the 35 times allowed.

Average daily concentration 11/07/2018: 52 ug / m3 (pending deductions for intrusion of Saharan dust).

Messages in traffic panels

With the warning level activated, the Traffic Control Room has launched the publication of specific messages addressed to drivers in the access road panels.

'Preventive warning.

Atmospheric pollution';

'Avoid access to the center';

'Use dissuasive car parks';

and 'Drive efficiently'.

Also, the municipal services of Environment and Traffic remember the location of free use parkings in the accesses or the surroundings of the city: Nueva Condomina, Thader Shopping Center, Palace of the Sports, Auditorium and congress center, Carrefour Infante, Barriomar , "La Molinera", Malecón and Ronda Norte.

Likewise, there are car parks for public use in Fuenteblanca, La Arrixaca, Ciudad de la Justicia, Artillery Barracks, San Francisco Plane, Avenida de los pinos and Meeting Point.

Recommendations for the population

- Pay attention to the information and forecasts that the authorities provide about air quality.

- It is recommended to reduce the prolonged exposure and the realization of physical exercise or activities that require effort in the open air.

- Choose to travel on foot or by bicycle, choosing streets with little traffic.

- Use public transport whenever possible to reduce traffic.

- If you have to take the car, share the journey with other people.

Keep it in perfect condition and use catalysts that regulate the exhaust gases.

If you have different vehicles, use the one with the lowest emissions.

Perform efficient driving: start smoothly, use the engine brake, avoid sudden acceleration and braking, etc.

Try to reduce the speed of movement.

- If possible, work from a distance, vary the work schedule to travel with public transport, work at the location of the company closest to your home, etc.

- Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances that you are not using.

- Lower the temperature of the heating or air conditioning of the houses in order to minimize energy consumption.

- The burning of stubble and agricultural margins, foreseen in the Order of October 19, 2017, will be postponed, which will dictate the phytosanitary measures to be adopted in case of accumulation of plant remains.

- Take care of the surrounding vegetation: the plants capture the pollutants present in the air.

- Use the services of your neighborhood to the maximum to avoid unnecessary displacements

- It is recommended to reduce ventilation in homes.

People who are most sensitive to air pollution, such as children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems, should avoid any physical exertion and outdoor exercises until the episode of contamination subsides.

Precautionary measures

As for the preventive measures to be taken by the citizens as a whole to improve air quality, the following stand out:

At home:

• Buy local or seasonal products: this way we contribute to reduce the emissions of pollutants by road traffic.

• Avoid the consumption of products with toxic substances for the environment or the atmosphere: it will prevent us from introducing to our body substances that worsen our health.

Use paints and cleaning products without organic solvents.

• It uses solar thermal and photovoltaic energy to heat and produce electricity: it does not generate atmospheric emissions.

• Avoid air conditioning in summer and minimize the use of heating in winter.

If necessary, in summer, keep the air conditioning at a temperature of not less than 24 ÂşC, and in winter try to keep it between 19 and 21 ÂşC.

At work:

• Choose to travel on foot or by bicycle, choosing streets that are not very busy.

• Always use public transportation to reduce traffic.

• If you have to take the car, share the journey with other people.

Keep it in perfect condition and use catalysts that regulate the exhaust gases.

If you have different vehicles, use the one with the lowest emissions.

Make efficient driving: start smoothly, use the engine brake, avoid accelerations and sudden braking, etc.

Try to reduce the speed of movement.

• If possible, work remotely, vary the work schedule to travel with public transport, work at the location of the company closest to your home, etc.

• Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances that you are not using.

In the free time:

• Prioritizes trips on foot, by bicycle or with public transport.

• Opt for vehicles with high energy efficiency and drive efficiently.

• It takes care of the surrounding vegetation: the plants capture the pollutants present in the air.

• Use the services of your neighborhood to the maximum to avoid unnecessary displacements.

Industrial collaboration tips:

- Replace technology and processes with less polluting ones.

- Increase vigilance and control over the polluting effects of their products.

- Offer to the market products that during their useful life contaminate as little as possible.

- Use renewable and clean energy.

- Manufacture recyclable or biodegradable products, whenever possible.

The scope of application affects the city of Murcia and most of the districts, for hosting the highest population density and road traffic:

ALBATALĂŤA (LA)

POOL (LA)

ALGEZARES

ALJUCER

ALQUERIAS

ARBOLEJA (LA)

BENIAJÁN

CABEZO DE TORRES

BOXES

CHURRA

COBATILLAS

DOLORES (LOS)

SHE WAS TALL

GARRES AND LAGES

GUADALUPE

JAVALĂŤ NEW

JAVALĂŤ VIEJO

LLANO DE BRUJAS

MONTEAGUDO

NONDUERMAS

Ă‘ORA (LA)

PALMAR (EL)

PUEBLA DE SOTO

TOCINOS BRIDGE

PUNTAL (EL)

RAMOS (LOS)

RAYA (LA)

RINCON DE BENISCORNIA

RINCON DE SECA

SAN BENITO-B.

PROGRESS-PATIO

SAN GINES

SAN JOSE DE LA VEGA

SANGONERA LA SECA

SANGONERA LA VERDE

SANTA CRUZ

SANTIAGO AND ZARAICHE

SANTO ANGEL

TORREAGUERA

ZARANDONA

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia