Protect yourself from the dangerous haze of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke is dangerous, but when flames engulf homes, releasing harmful chemicals, that poses another health threat.
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Up In Smoke: The Impact of Wildfires on Little Lungs
Recovery from the devastating California wildfires will ... if there is smoke in your area, don’t go outside, and if you do, use a NIOSH-approved N95 mask, and to keep your house safe, use ...
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How to understand and prepare for wildfire evacuations
Once a wildfire ignites ... should pack in your go-bag (a sturdy backpack or bag). Face masks (N95 and KN95 masks work better for smoke and air pollution than a cloth mask) Batteries and chargers ...
After Wildfires, L.A.’s Clear Skies Conceal a ‘Toxic Soup’
Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term ...