q pPA Reduce health risks in
\/crr\ areas with wildfire smoke:
Follow these tips, especially if someone in your family
(including you!) has heart or breathing problems, is an
older adult or child, or is pregnant.
DO
•	Stay inside
•	Pay attention to local advisories and
check air quality (airnow.gov)
•	Set car A/C on recirculate —
(to keep smoke out)
•	Keep a supply of medicine and
non-perishable food
•	Use a well-fitted N95 or P100 		
respirator if you go outside when it
is smoky
•	Prepare to evacuate if smoke levels
get too high
KEEP AIR CLEAN
Close windows and doors.
Close fresh intake on A/C units.
If your home is too warm, try to
stay with friends or relatives.
DON'T
X Play or exercise outdoors
X Fry or broil foods, which can add particles to indoor air
X Use a fireplace, gas logs or gas stove
X Smoke indoors
X Vacuum, it can stir up dust
airnow.gov
Use a portable air cleaner
with HEPA filters properly
sized for a specific room.

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EPA
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.
Pinch bar to shape of nose
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.
airnow.gov
1 strap above and 1 strap below ears.
Do
over nose
under chin

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