Strategies to Minimize Smoke Exposure

The best time to prepare for wildfire smoke is before the wildfire season begins. Prepare to take these actions to protect yourself and reduce your smoke exposure:  

  

✅ Monitor wildfire activity and air quality in your area at fire.airnow.gov  

✅ Use air purifiers or a HEPA filter or create a DIY clean air fan  

✅ Limit physical activity outdoors 

✅ Wear an N95 mask if you must go outside 

✅ Identify a “clean room” to reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke while indoors  

Learn how to set up a clean room here.

Learn how to make your own clean air filter here.