06/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2023 06:15
Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other material. It can cause irritation to the respiratory system, putting people vulnerable to smoke - including those with compromised immune systems, children under 18, pregnant people, adults 65 and over, and outdoor workers - at risk.
Inform your community about these actionable steps they can take to minimize the respiratory effects of wildfire smoke.
The Environmental Protection Agency provides a Smoke Ready toolbox to help your community be better prepared for wildfire smoke. Additional tools include:
It is important that we all help to reduce the incidence of wildfire events and the smoke they emit. Inform your community about how to prevent accidental ignitions and create safer communities by taking simple and often low cost actions to reduce the potential for homes to ignite during a wildfire.
The U.S. Fire Administration provides information and resources to help communities work together to be more resilient from wildfire events. Learn more about how your community can work together to become fire adapted.