We're planning ahead to stay safe this wildfire smoke season.
Wildfire smoke is becoming a regular event for Spokane, but we're ready this year. Smoke Ready Spokane shares resources and steps to keep you and your family safe this wildfire smoke season.
Gather Supplies
If you can, start gathering supplies before smoke comes to keep your home and family safe when our air quality changes. We've gathered a list of recommended supplies to help improve your home's air quality, including recommended portable air cleaner with a HEPA filter, MERV 13 filters for your HVAC system, and instructions to build a DIY box fan air filter.
Monitor Air Quality
Understand your personal risk to know when it's safe for you to spend time outside. Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency provides an Air Quality Index report which is updated hourly.
Talk to your Healthcare Provider
Talk to your healthcare provider about medications and a respiratory management plan if you have asthma or another lung disease. It's good idea to have a least a week of medication on hand to avoid traveling during smoky weather.
Set Up a Cleaner Air Room in Your Home
Reduce your exposure to smoke while sheltering indoors by setting up a cleaner air room in your home. Spending time in a cleaner air room is a good idea for everyone, but people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and people who are pregnant are at greater risk from wildfire smoke. If you or a loved one fall into this group, having a cleaner air room to spend time in when AQI is over 100 is essential.
Know Where to Go
If you can't stay safe at home or have restless children in the house, there are several safe cleaner air places you can spend time during the day (like malls, movie theaters, and public libraries). Learn about safe spaces and public resources in Spokane.
Support Your Neighbors, Friends & Animals
We are stronger when we support each other. Check in with your neighbors and offer assistance–offer help to build a filter fan, deliver food, and provide transportation assistance to safe locations as needed.
Receive air quality alerts.
Know when our air quality changes by signing up for air quality alerts at Air Now.
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