I received this email from our school nurse today. Aside from the kimchi and horrendous scooter laws, this is another peril I face while living in Korea. Here is some extra information from the Korea Times.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/03/113_19940.html
I guess I'll finally have to get a face mask. :)
"Dear Staff.
It’s time to stay alert for the Yellow Dust/Sand Storm. The weather agency issued the year’s first Yellow Dust/sand storm warning yesterday (Mar 2, 2008). The yellow dust/Sand is expected to arrive on the Korea Peninsula periodically from March through April. The dust can cause eye infections, dry skin, and respiratory-and rhinitis-related diseases. The TCIS will implement policies to limit outdoor activities when the dust level at school is less than safe. Here are some safety tips to prevent disease from yellow sand.
What can I do during the Yellow Dust/Sand Storm:
- Avoid outdoor activities, especially for the elderly, young children, and those with lung disease(such as asthma), heart disease or diabetes
- Keep windows and doors closed
- Remove contact lenses and wear glasses
- Brush your teeth and wash your hands, face and eyes with warm water upon returning indoors
- Drink plenty of water to keep your tears flowing well
- Use air filters to keep air clear, and humidifier to increase indoor humidity level
- Wash fruits and vegetables exposed to Yellow Sand before consumption
- Wash hands carefully before handling food
- Wear goggles, masks, and long-sleeved shirts when going out
-Don’t burn candles and don’t smoke indoors
-If you have itchy eyes after outing, don’t rub the eyes. Irrigate it with a sterile normal saline or report to nurse
What can I do after the Yellow Sand/dust storm?
- Air out room/house
- Wash objects exposed to dust before using them, do this carefully to keep from stirring up the dust."
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