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Airborne dust levels are generally low and unlikely to significantly affect daily activities. The event is localized and poses minimal health or transport hazards.</cap:description><cap:instruction>Sensitive individuals (with respiratory issues) may consider limiting outdoor activities or use face masks when they are outdoors. 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