Smoke Ready Week 2024 - Prevent Smoke Impacts!

Preventing wildfires reduces smoke exposure! When you head out into the wilderness this summer, make sure the chains on your trailer aren't dragging, your campfire is dead out, and leave the fireworks to the professionals! 

Smoke Ready Week 2024 - Minimize Smoke Exposure!

You can’t always escape the smoke from summer wildfires, but you CAN try to minimize your exposure! During periods of poor air quality, stay indoors, close windows and doors, and use a high-efficiency air filter use a high-efficiency air filter in your home.

Smoke Ready Week 2024 - Smoke and Your Health!

Did you know smoke is harmful to your health? Some groups of people are more sensitive to smoke than others. Children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions are particularly sensitive to smoke. Make a smoke readiness plan to protect sensitive family members from smoke.  

Smoke Ready Week 2024 - Stay Informed!

Many sources are available for smoke and air quality information! We've got a smoke blog, an air quality mobile app, and a map that shows where smoke is coming from! Check these often before planning your day. 

Smoke Ready Week 2024 - Learn about smoke!

Wildfire season will soon be here and when there is fire, there is smoke. Use the AirNow Fire and Smoke map to see which wildfires are affecting your air! 

Check back every day this week to learn more about smoke and how to protect yourself!