A ppA The right respirator* and proper fit can
reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke.
Cloth (wet or dry), paper masks, and tissues will NOT
filter out wildfire smoke. Look for respirators (masks)
marked NIOSH with N95 or P100. They can be found
online, or in hardware, home repair, or drugstores.
* Respirators are not designed to fit children.
Facial hair prevents proper fit and reduces
effectiveness.
1 strap above and 1 strap below ears.
Do not cross
Pinch bar to shape of nose
Fits over nose
and under chin
NIOSH with N95 or P100
Respirator should collapse as you breathe in and not let air in from the sides.
Ask your doctor before
using if you have heart
or lung health issues.
Throw mask away if
it's dirty or you find it
difficult to breathe.
If you are dizzy or nauseous, go
to where there is less smoke
and seek medical attention.
Use a respirator only after first trying other, more
effective methods to avoid smoke. That includes
staying indoors and reducing activity. When possible,
people at risk should move away from the smoke area.
A rQA The right respirator* and proper fit can
\7CrM reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke.
Cloth (wet or dry), paper masks, and tissues will NOT
filter out wildfire smoke. Look for respirators (masks)
marked NIOSH with N95 or P100. They can be found
online, or in hardware, home repair, or drugstores.
* Respirators are not designed to fit children.
Facial hair prevents proper fit and reduces
effectiveness.
1 strap above and 1 strap below ears.
Do not cross
Pinch bar to shape of nose
Fits over nose
and under chin
NIOSH with N95 or P100
Respirator should collapse as you breathe in and not let air in from the sides.
Ask your doctor before
using if you have heart
or lung health issues.
Throw mask away if
it's dirty or you find it
difficult to breathe.
If you are dizzy or nauseous, go
to where there is less smoke
and seek medical attention.
Use a respirator only after first trying other, more
effective methods to avoid smoke. That includes
staying indoors and reducing activity. When possible,
people at risk should move away from the smoke area.
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