The links and documents below provide helpful information and advice about what how you can protect yourself and others during a wildfire smoke event. For more health information, contact your local health department:
- Island County Public Health — (360) 679-7350
- Skagit County Public Health — (360) 416-1500
- Whatcom County Health — (360) 778-6000
Smoke Information from Washington Department of Health
Washington Smoke Information blog
EPA Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires
Wildfire information from the CDC
Washington Air Quality Guide (Washington Department of Health)
Tips for protecting kids from smoke pollution
Mask use for children and pregnant people during wildfire smoke events
Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Commercial Buildings (EPA)
Guide for outdoor and public activities during wildfire smoke
How to Create a Clean Air Room (EPA Video)
EPA’s Research on DIY Air Cleaners
VIDEO: Build your own air cleaner (Washington Department of Ecology)
Protect your pets from wildfire smoke
Protect your large animals and livestock from wildfire smoke
EPA guide to indoor air cleaners/filters
U.S. Forest Service – Wildfire Risk to Communities
Washington’s Air Monitoring Network
NWCAA video: Using the PurpleAir map
Wildfire smoke and indoor air quality
Metro Vancouver’s monitoring information