Summary of Key Points posted on Jul 27, 2021
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Local conditions may be important, including weather and how long wildfire smoke events last. When there is smoke outside, the best place to be is inside with good air quality. Contact your local public health official for additional guidance where you live. To learn about creating an indoor space with good air quality, see www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/create-clean-room-protect-indoor-air-quality-during-wildfire. |
General Information posted on Jul 27, 2021
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Will a mask help protect me and my children from wildfire smoke? What is the best type of mask?
Children should only wear masks if they are over age 2 and are able to tell you if they are uncomfortable. How can I find a good mask for my child?
How do I know if my air quality is bad during wildfire smoke events? Consider using a mask for children, pregnant people, and those with underlying health conditions when the AQI is higher than 151 if smoke is making them cough or if smoke events last more than a few days. If you want to know about specific conditions in your local area (fire locations, smoke plumes, and more localized air quality information), you can look at the map at fire.airnow.gov |
What are some different types of masks to use? posted on Jul 27, 2021
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NIOSH-approved masks will reduce the amount of smoke that your child breathes, especially if
Medical (or surgical) face masks usually have gaps between their edges and the face. Although
Cloth face masks or coverings, which help decrease the spread of infections (such as COVID- |
What are some safety issues I should consider for my family? posted on Jul 27, 2021
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What should I do if I'm pregnant? posted on Jul 27, 2021
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If you are pregnant, this information applies to you as well. If you are not breathing well, your baby is not either. Exposure to wildfire smoke may increase the risk that your baby may be born early or small. |
What if there is a mask shortage? posted on Jul 27, 2021
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Key Words & Concepts posted on Jul 27, 2021
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Wildfire Smoke Event: A period of time where wildfire smoke is affecting the area where Face Mask: Face coverings that go over your mouth and nose. Respirator: A specific type of face mask that is specifically made to filter out particles or Air Quality Index: A tool that tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, along with Smoke Particles: Tiny liquids or solids in the air that are produced when something is |
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