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Wildfire: Tips to minimize smoke exposure
Try to stay indoors!
Pay attention to any health symptoms
Pay attention to any health symptoms
- Stay indoors with windows closed, if possible.
- When inside, circulate air with fans and air conditioning; use HEPA filters if available.
- Instead of exercising outdoors, find ways to stay physically active indoors.
Pay attention to any health symptoms
Pay attention to any health symptoms
Pay attention to any health symptoms
- Breathing in wildfire smoke can cause coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing, tiredness, headaches, chest pains, and other symptoms.
- Sensitive populations include those with asthma, COPD, heart conditions, children, older adults, and those who are pregnant.
- Reach out to loved ones and community members whose health may be especially sensitive during this time.
- Make sure individuals with breathing conditions have the medicine and supplies they need.
When outdoors, wear a mask!
When in a vehicle, recirculate the air conditioner and keep windows closed
When in a vehicle, recirculate the air conditioner and keep windows closed
When in a vehicle, recirculate the air conditioner and keep windows closed
When in a vehicle, recirculate the air conditioner and keep windows closed
When in a vehicle, recirculate the air conditioner and keep windows closed
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