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28/01/2012

Air Pollution Alert Service is Launched

The recent adoption by the City Council of an Air Quality Action Plan for Dundee has alerted us to the fact that there are parts of Dundee where air pollution, particularly from vehicle exhaust emissions, exceeds government health guidelines. This makes the new Know and Respond-Scotland service of relevance and importance.
Know and Respond-Scotland is a free service that sends registered users an alert message, by text or email, if air pollution in their area is forecast to be moderate, high or very high. The description of the level of pollution is based upon the Air Quality Banding System.
The alert service is provided for anyone wishing to know about the quality of the air they breathe.
It will be of particular benefit to people with medical conditions that may be affected by pollution, such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. It may also benefit people whose breathing gets worse when air pollution increases. This early warning service allows registered users to make informed decisions and take action if necessary to minimise the effects of pollution episodes.More information about this free public service and details of how to sign up.