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The Air Pollution episode operational Committee, convened this morning as a matter of urgency due to the levels of pollution registered, has agreed to take additional measures to those established at level 2, which is activated since this morning:
- Buses and the tram will be free for tomorrow from the beginning of the service.
- The deterrent car parks (Fuenteblanca, La Condomina, Ciudad de la Justicia and Arrixaca) will be free all day tomorrow Friday
-It is recommended that the loading and unloading work be carried out after 18 hours and with the engines turned off.
In case of activating level 3 and if it remains for more than 48 hours, this recommendation could become an obligation
- It is recommended that the private vehicle not be used or parked in the blue and work zone of the ORA.
In case of activating level 3 and if it remains for more than 48 hours, this recommendation could become an obligation
- Traffic (green wave system) will be managed in order to avoid traffic jams and give traffic light priority to public transport
- Tomorrow the different sports federations will be contacted recommending that no outdoor physical activities be carried out
These measures are added to those contained in the protocol of measures to be adopted due to air pollution at level 2 that was activated this morning due to the intrusion of African dust, which affects the entire Region.
Thus, on Wednesday, 98 µg / m³ was registered at the automatic air pollution control and monitoring station in San Basilio, when the daily limit for PM10 particles is set at 80 µg / m³.
This situation is widespread throughout the Region.
Thus, in the Aljorra 147, in Alitudes 132, in Escombreras Valley 147 and in Mompeán 149 were registered.
In this level 2 the measures are as follows:
The Local Police will ensure that the circulation is as smooth as possible, avoiding traffic jams of motor vehicles in the city and neighboring districts and that prolonged or unnecessary stops are not made while the engine is running (waiting, loading and unloading, long traffic lights / medium duration).
In addition, the agents will control the loading and unloading areas and the operators are recommended to carry out these tasks later than 6:00 p.m. and with the engines of the vehicles off.
Likewise, the Civil Guard will divert the passage of trucks and buses as it passes through Ronda Oeste, specifically at the junction with the UMU, for traffic in the direction from Madrid, and at the El Palmar junction, as the Puerto de la Cadena is lowered, for traffic that comes from Cartagena.
In both cases, the alternative itinerary is the Alcantarilla highway.
Likewise, notice will be sent to the nearest town halls and possible industries involved, information will be transferred to risk groups, health and hospital centers, educational centers, nursing homes, day centers and sports centers.
The protocol also provides for the restriction of operations in the works that generate pollutants, suspension of demolitions and prohibition of asphalting or taring operations and of blowers in cleaning tasks, as well as the cleaning of the road sign in traffic lanes.
All this adds to other actions and recommendations that are the following:
The Traffic Control Room has launched the publication of specific messages addressed to drivers on the access road panels.
'Notice.
Atmospheric pollution';
'Avoid accessing the center';
'Use deterrent parking lots';
and 'Drive efficiently.'
Likewise, the municipal services of Environment and Traffic remind the location of free parking in the accesses or the surroundings of the city: Nueva Condomina, Thader Shopping Center, Sports Palace, Auditorium and congress center, Carrefour Infante, Barriomar , "La Molinera", Malecon and Ronda Norte.
Likewise, there are parking lots for public use in Fuenteblanca, La Arrixaca, Ciudad de la Justicia, Artillery Barracks, Plano San Francisco, 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 prolonged exposure and physical exercise or activities that require outdoor effort.
- Opt for trips on foot or by bicycle, choosing streets with little traffic.
- Use whenever you can public transport 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 exhaust gases.
If you have different vehicles, use the one with the lowest emissions.
Perform efficient driving: start gently, use the engine brake, avoid acceleration and sudden braking, etc.
Try to reduce the speed of movement.
- If possible, work remotely, vary the work schedule to travel by public transport, work at the location of the company closest to your home, etc.
- Turn off unnecessary lights and devices 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, by which the phytosanitary measures to be adopted in case of accumulation of plant remains will be postponed.
- Take care of the surrounding vegetation: plants capture pollutants present in the air.
- Make the most of your neighborhood services to avoid unnecessary travel
- It is recommended to reduce ventilation in homes.
People 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 pollution episode has subsided.
Precautionary measures
Regarding the preventive measures to be adopted by all citizens to improve air quality, the following stand out:
At home:
Buy local or seasonal products: this way we help reduce pollutant emissions from road traffic.
Avoid the consumption of products with substances toxic to the environment or the atmosphere: it will cause us not to introduce substances that worsen our health into our bodies.
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 conditioner at a temperature not lower than 24 ºC, and in winter try to keep it between 19 and 21 ºC.
At work:
Opt for trips on foot or by bicycle, choosing streets with little traffic.
Always use public transport 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 exhaust gases.
If you have different vehicles, use the one with the lowest emissions.
Make efficient driving: start gently, use the engine brake, avoid acceleration and sudden braking, etc.
Try to reduce the speed of movement.
If possible, work at a distance, vary the work schedule to travel by public transport, work at the location of the company closest to your home, etc.
Turn off unnecessary lights and devices you are not using.
In the free time:
Prioritize travel on foot, by bicycle or with public transport.
Opt for high energy efficient vehicles and drive efficiently.
Take care of the surrounding vegetation: plants capture pollutants present in the air.
Make the most of your neighborhood services to avoid unnecessary travel.
Industrial collaboration tips:
- Replace technology and processes with less polluting ones.
- Increase vigilance and control over the contaminating effects of your 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
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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