Inhaling smoke can be especially dangerous to This fact sheet provides you with actions you can those with lung disease (such as asthma, COPD/ take to avoid adverse health effects from exposure emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis), heart disease, to the smoke and ash from wildfires worldwide. [...] Use central air conditioner or heater to filter the air: A home’s heater or air conditioner set to the fan mode may be able to filter out some of the particles by “re-circulating” the indoor air through the filter. [...] When traveling in a vehicle, keep windows closed, run the air conditioner, and set air to re- circulate to reduce smoke. [...] If you do have to go outside, wear a disposable How can I get current information regarding the respirator mask that is rated as N95 or higher to air quality in my area? help reduce inhalation of particulates if properly There are several on-line resources that you can use fitted. [...] Consider evacuation to areas with better air California Department of Public Health quality (a lower air quality index) especially if you • have lung disease (such as with asthma, COPD, Wildfire%20Pages/Wildfires--.aspx emphysema, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary South Coast Air Quality Management District fibrosis) or other high risk condition.
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