With the spate of devastating wildfires in California and the prospect of more fires in the near future, EPA and other organizations are sharing information on how to address the health effects.
- ITEP Training: After a Wildfire – Health and Safety Considerations is a new online course from the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). The course provides Tribes with wildfire safety considerations for indoor air quality and how to return safely after a wildfire in 6 modules:
- Module 1 – Wildfire Effects, Monitoring, and Communication/Indoor Air Quality
- Module 2 – After a Wildfire: Indoor Air
- Module 3 – Distribution and Deposition of Wildfire Smoke Residues
- Module 4 – Re-Entry Safety Considerations
- Module 5 – Clean-Up Safety
- Module 6 – (Optional) ACAC Fire and Smoke Damage Certification
- Smoke Ready Toolbox: Use EPA’s toolbox to educate your community public about the risks of smoke exposure and actions people can take to protect their health.
- Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash: Children are especially at risk for health effects from exposure to wildfire smoke and ash. Learn what you can do to keep kids safe in this EPA factsheet,
- Air Cleaners: Air cleaners, also called air purifiers, can help clear out wildfire smoke particles and other asthma triggers from the home. Regional Asthma Management and Prevention (RAMP) has a whole host of resources to help you select and maintain one. If you’d like to build your own air purifier, visit the EPA web page Do It Yourself Air Cleaners. (Yep, they work!)
Learn a whole lot more on EPA’s Wildfires web page.
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