Wildfire Smoke and Ash Health and Safety Tips

Learn more about how to prepare for wildfire smoke events by planning ahead.

Here is what you can do to prepare.

• Get air quality information.​
• If you have an air conditioning system, change your filter regularly if you have an air conditioning system. Having a portable HEPA air cleaner available will also help to create a room with filtered air.
• Keep a few disposable respirators (i.e. N-95 or P-100 respirators) on hand, in case you need to be outside in smoky conditions.
• Have a medical plan if you or your family member has a heart or lung disease (such as asthma).
• If you plan to use a generator during a public safety power shutoff, never use it inside your house.
• Ensure that you have working carbon monoxide detectors near every sleeping area in your home.
• For more information please visit:

​https://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/wildfire-health-info-smoke-tips

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