Strategies to Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Pollution, According to Air Quality Company Camfil

Wildfire smoke. Be prepared.

In the early 1900s, a young soldier coined the phrase “Be Prepared” which was later adopted as the motto for the Boy Scouts of America. The sentiment behind the phrase can be applied universally to many situations, but none more so than being prepared for wildfire smoke.

Who should prepare for wildfire smoke?

While there are areas of the country and times during the year when wildfires are more likely to occur than others, they can appear suddenly and wherever there is fuel to burn. Since wildfire smoke can travel hundreds if not thousands of miles from the source, virtually anyone can be impacted.

There are times when the danger from flames is so great, evacuation is necessary for survival. In 2022, North Texas wildfires destroyed almost the entire town of Carbon, while 7000 separate wildfires across the state of California killed nine people and demolished countless homes.

This is a serious situation, particularly for hospitals and long-term care facilities that must deal with patients in critical condition. There are also times when the smoke from a nearby fire is heavy for days or weeks at a time, but evacuation isn’t ordered or is not practical.

In those situations, steps can be taken to protect property and lessen the risk of the flames spreading. However, this article will focus on the steps to protect the lung health of those who remain behind in areas where wildfire smoke is present. These can be divided into two broad categories:...

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