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href="/natural-disasters/general-information-disaster-preparedness-and-response#alerts">Know how you will get emergency alerts and health warnings.</a> </li> <li>Know your evacuation routes.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit">Gather emergency supplies</a>, including <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/respiratory-protection-no-niosh_0.pdf">N95 respirator masks</a>.</li> <li>Have at least a 5-day supply of food and medication on hand.</li> <li>Talk to your health care provider about what to do if you have heart or lung disease. If you have asthma, make sure you have an <a href="/asthma/asthma-action-plan">asthma action plan</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan">Know how you will communicate with your family or other members of your household.</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="clear-right box box--news u-align-right"> <div class="box__title">Wildfires Resources QR Code One-Pager</div> <div class="box__content"><a href="/system/files/documents/2023-06/Wildfires-One-Pager.pdf"> <figure class="figure figure--thumbnail is-centered"> <div class="figure__media"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/system/files/styles/thumbnail/private/images/2023-06/Wildfires-One-Pager.png?itok=4Sv_afH4 160w, /system/files/styles/small/private/images/2023-06/Wildfires-One-Pager.png?itok=QYbMDFsU 320w" sizes="(max-width: 160px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 160px" width="160" height="207" src="/system/files/styles/thumbnail/private/images/2023-06/Wildfires-One-Pager.png?itok=4Sv_afH4" alt="image of QR Code One Pager for Wildfires and IAQ"> </div> </figure> </a> <p>This one-pager has QR codes to several Wildfire and Indoor Air Quality resources – including guidance for making a DIY air cleaner, how to create a clean room in your home, and guidance for schools and commercial buildings during wildfire smoke events. Simply scan the QR codes to access the resources. </p> <p><a href="/system/files/documents/2023-06/Wildfires-One-Pager.pdf"> Wildfires Resources One-Pager (PDF)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <p>During a wildfire, smoke can make the outdoor air unhealthy to breathe. Local officials may advise you to stay indoors during a smoke event. You should be aware that some of the smoke from outdoors can enter your home and make it unhealthy to breathe indoor air, too.</p> <p>If you are close to a wildfire, the fire itself, as well as heavy smoke and ash, can pose serious, immediate risks to your safety and health. You and your family should be prepared to evacuate immediately if told to do so. Farther from a wildfire, you may be exposed to smoke even if the fire itself is far away.</p> <p>Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic materials burn. The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These microscopic particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system – whether you are outdoors or indoors, where they can cause health problems such as burning eyes, runny nose, and illnesses such as bronchitis. Fine particles also can aggravate chronic heart and lung diseases - and even are linked to premature deaths in people with these conditions. </p> <p>If you are healthy, you're usually not at a major risk from short-term exposures to smoke. Still, it's a good idea to avoid breathing smoke – both outdoors and indoors – if you can help it. Learn more about the <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/how-smoke-from-fire-can-affect-your-health-2021-v1-d1.pdf">health effects of wildfire smoke</a>.</p> <p>This page provides helpful information to reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke inside your home.</p> <div><strong>On this page: </strong></div> <ul> <li><a href="#_How_does_wildfire">How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Indoor Air Quality?</a></li> <li><a href="#_What_Can_I">What Can I Do Now to Protect My Family from Wildfire Smoke?</a></li> <li><a href="#_What_Can_I_2">What Can I Do During a Wildfire Smoke Event to Reduce My Family's Exposure to Smoke Indoors?</a></li> <li><a href="#_What_Can_I_1">What Can I Do After a Wildfire Smoke Event to Protect My Family from Ash Indoors?</a></li> <li><a href="#_Additional_Resources">Additional Resources</a></li> </ul> <div><strong>On other pages:</strong></div> <ul> <li><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="84846f21-9820-4d66-b40d-3cfb216866e7" href="/emergencies-iaq/wildfire-smoke-preparedness-community-buildings-grant-program">Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program</a></li> <li><a href="/emergencies-iaq/create-clean-room-protect-indoor-air-quality-during-wildfire">Create a Clean Room to Protect IAQ During a Wildfire</a></li> <li> <p><a href="/emergencies-iaq/wildfires-and-indoor-air-quality-schools-and-commercial-buildings">Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Commercial Buildings</a></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h2><a id="_How_does_wildfire" name="_How_does_wildfire"></a>How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Indoor Air Quality?</h2> <p>Outdoor air, including fine particles from wildfire smoke, can enter your home in a few ways:</p> <ul> <li>through open windows and doors, which is known as <strong>natural ventilation</strong>.</li> <li>through <strong>mechanical ventilation </strong>devices such as bathroom or kitchen fans that vent to the outdoors, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with a fresh air intake.</li> <li>through small openings, joints, cracks, and around closed windows and doors through a process called<strong> <strong>infiltration.</strong></strong></li> </ul> <figure class="figure figure--image figure--original is-centered"> <div class="figure__media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2018-12/epa_wildfire_smoke_airflow_house_11.28.18.gif" width="480" height="320" alt="illustration of how air enters a house" loading="lazy"> </div> <figcaption class="figure__caption"> <a href="https://youtu.be/na3RR848m-c">Watch a brief video</a> explaining how outdoor air enters a house.</figcaption> </figure> <p>Wildfire smoke could impact your indoor air quality (IAQ) differently depending on the proximity of the fire and the density of the smoke. Here are some situations you might experience and the actions you can take in each situation:</p> <div> <div> <figure class="figure figure--image figure--small u-align-right"> <div class="figure__media"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2018-12/wildfire_near_structures_-_los_angeles_12.12.18_to_epa.jpg?itok=UlCx4RcJ 320w, /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2018-12/wildfire_near_structures_-_los_angeles_12.12.18_to_epa.jpg?itok=z4esVHCZ 640w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 320px" width="320" height="240" src="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2018-12/wildfire_near_structures_-_los_angeles_12.12.18_to_epa.jpg?itok=UlCx4RcJ" alt="Image of wildfires near structures in Los Angelos, CA"> </div> <figcaption class="figure__caption">Active fire near buildings in Los Angeles, CA</figcaption> </figure> <h3>If there is an active fire in your area and it is very close to your house:</h3> <p>It may be best to evacuate. Fires can spread quickly, and the smoke plume can make it difficult to see in an evacuation. In addition, it can be nearly impossible to keep dense smoke from building up in the indoor air. Pay close attention to local emergency alerts to know when to evacuate.</p> </div> <div> <figure class="figure figure--image figure--small u-align-right"> <div class="figure__media"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2018-12/wildfire_smoke_over_city_-_san_francisco_12.12.18_to_epa.jpg?itok=yjnBeJ-o 320w, /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2018-12/wildfire_smoke_over_city_-_san_francisco_12.12.18_to_epa.jpg?itok=HPG1LWIE 640w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 320px" width="320" height="213" src="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2018-12/wildfire_smoke_over_city_-_san_francisco_12.12.18_to_epa.jpg?itok=yjnBeJ-o" alt="Photo of wildfire smoke near strucutures in San Francisco, CA"> </div> <figcaption class="figure__caption">High smoke levels from a distant wildfire in San Francisco, CA</figcaption> </figure> <h3>If there is an active fire close enough to cause high smoke levels, but the fire is not threatening your home: </h3> <p>Smoke may enter your home, making it harder to breathe. Learn more about <a href="#_What_Can_I_2">what to do</a> in this situation and <a href="#_What_Can_I">how to prepare</a> for it. If there is an active fire in your area, follow your local news, EPA's <a href="https://airnow.gov/">AirNow</a> website, or your state air quality website for up-to-date information.</p> </div> <div> <figure class="figure figure--image figure--small u-align-right"> <div class="figure__media"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2019-03/wildfiresmokemap_enhanced.png?itok=TBGhMrKu 320w, /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2019-03/wildfiresmokemap_enhanced.png?itok=u14KF-Ie 448w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 320px" width="320" height="175" src="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2019-03/wildfiresmokemap_enhanced.png?itok=TBGhMrKu" alt="Satellite image of wildfire smoke crossing the US on the jet stream."> </div> <figcaption class="figure__caption">Wildfire smoke crossing the US on the jet stream. Actively burning areas are outlined in red. Image credit: NASA</figcaption> </figure> <h3>You may hear that smoke from a far-away wildfire has spread to your community, even if it is thousands of miles away. </h3> <p>While this can happen, the amount of smoke that may reach your community from such a distance is probably very small and may be overshadowed by local sources of particle pollution. In this situation, you can monitor your local outdoor air quality on <a href="https://airnow.gov/">AirNow.gov</a> and <a href="/indoor-air-quality-iaq/inside-story-guide-indoor-air-quality#outdoor-airhttps://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/inside-story-guide-indoor-air-quality">manage your indoor air quality</a> as you normally would.</p> </div> </div> <hr> <h2><a id="_What_Can_I" name="_What_Can_I"></a>What Can I Do Now to Protect My Family from Wildfire Smoke?</h2> <p>If you live in an area where the wildfire risk is high, take steps now to prepare for fire season. Being prepared for fire season is especially important for the health of children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease. The <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/prepare-for-fire-season.pdf">Prepare for Fire Season</a> fact sheet describes the key steps you should take to make sure you are prepared to protect your family’s health in the event of a wildfire. <a href="https://www.ready.gov/wildfires#prepare">FEMA’s How to Prepare for a Wildfire</a> provides additional detail on how to protect yourself and your property.</p> <h3><strong>Consider purchasing a portable air cleaner or high-efficiency HVAC Filter</strong></h3> <p>You may decide to purchase a portable air cleaner or high-efficiency HVAC system filter as part of your preparation in order to help improve your indoor air quality during a wildfire smoke event.</p> <figure class="figure figure--image figure--small u-align-right"> <div class="figure__media"> <a href="/indoor-air-quality-iaq/diy-air-cleaner-reduce-wildfire-smoke-indoors-infographic"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/system/files/styles/small/private/images/2022-02/wildfire-dir-air-cleaner.jpg?itok=yGlbe2V9 320w, /system/files/styles/medium/private/images/2022-02/wildfire-dir-air-cleaner.jpg?itok=lZ-0dgFc 596w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 320px" width="320" height="266" src="/system/files/styles/small/private/images/2022-02/wildfire-dir-air-cleaner.jpg?itok=yGlbe2V9" alt="image of how to make DIY air cleaner"> </a> </div> <figcaption class="figure__caption">DIY Air Cleaner to Reduce Wildfire Smoke indoors Infographic (PDF) - click image to view full-sized and text version.</figcaption> </figure> <p>If you decide to purchase a <strong>portable air cleaner</strong>, choose one that is sized for the room in which you will use it. Make sure the portable air cleaner does not make ozone.</p> <p>If portable air cleaners are not available or affordable, you may choose to use a <strong>do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaner</strong>. DIY air cleaners are made by attaching a furnace filter to a box fan with tape, brackets, or a bungee cord, and can serve as a temporary alternative to commercial air cleaners. At this time, there is limited data available on how well DIY air cleaners filter smoke particles. <strong>EPA does not recommend the routine use of DIY air cleaners as a permanent alternative to products of known performance (such as commercially available portable air cleaners)</strong>.</p> <div class="box box--special u-align-center"> <h2 class="box__title"><a id="tips" name="tips"></a>Tips - If You Choose to Use a DIY Air Cleaner</h2> <div class="box__content"> <p>There are many ways to put together a DIY air cleaner. Some common designs are to place one filter flat against the fan, two filters taped with cardboard to form a triangle against the fan, or even more filters taped against the fan to form a cube. The Washington Department of Ecology and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have posted tutorial videos to help users construct DIY air cleaners: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujUFj2G9_-Y">one-filter design</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukyF2xm8cws">two-filter design</a>.</p> <p>To maximize filtration, choose a high-efficiency filter, preferably rated Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or higher, and align the arrows on the filter with the direction of the air flow through the fan. Try to get a good seal between the fan and the filter.</p> <p>If you use a DIY air cleaner, follow these safety tips:</p> <ul> <li>Use a newer model box fan (2012 or later) and look for one with a UL or ETL safety marking. These newer models have added safety features. Fans built before 2012 may pose fire risks. If you must use a fan built before 2012, do not leave it unattended or use it while sleeping.</li> <li>Follow the box fan manufacturer’s instructions, which can include: do not leave children unattended when the fan is in use; do not use an extension cord; do not use a damaged or malfunctioning fan; and ensure that there are working smoke detectors throughout the home.</li> <li>Have extra filters on hand and change the filter when it appears dirty or starts to release smoke odors. During smoke events, filters may need to be changed every few weeks or days.</li> <li>DIY air cleaners are probably most effective in a small room where you spend a significant amount of time, such as a bedroom.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p>If you decide to purchase a <strong>high-efficiency HVAC filter</strong> to increase filtration, choose one with a MERV 13 rating, or as high a rating as your system fan and filter slot can accommodate. You may need to consult a professional HVAC technician to determine the highest efficiency filter that will work best for your system.</p> <p>You can find additional information about portable air cleaners and HVAC filters in the <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/publications/wildfire-smoke-guide/wildfire-smoke-indoor-air-filtration-factsheet/">Indoor Air Filtration</a> fact sheet and <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4e31d0b4-5631-4110-a966-0098a4add8fd" href="/indoor-air-quality-iaq/guide-air-cleaners-home">EPA’s Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home</a>. EPA is also conducting <a href="/air-research/research-diy-air-cleaners-reduce-wildfire-smoke-indoors">Research on DIY Air Cleaners to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors</a>; the study webpage provides more information about this filtration option.</p> <h3><strong>Know how to adjust your HVAC system or air conditioner to keep smoke out</strong></h3> <p>It’s also a good idea to get familiar with your HVAC system or air conditioner system, if you have one, so you can adjust it to keep smoke out.</p> <ul> <li>If you have a central HVAC system, find out if it has a fresh air intake. If it does, find out how to close it or turn the system to recirculate mode. Make sure the HVAC filter is in good condition, fits snugly in the filter slot, and is replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Consider upgrading to a MERV 13 or higher rated filter if your system can accommodate it.</li> <li>If you have an evaporative cooler, avoid using it in smoky conditions because it can result in more smoke being brought inside. Consider other cooling options like fans or window air conditioners.</li> <li>If you have a window air conditioner, find out how to close the outdoor air damper. If you cannot close the damper, consider preparing other cooling options like a fan. Make sure that the seal between the air conditioner and the window is as tight as possible.</li> <li>If you have a portable air conditioner with a single hose, typically vented out of a window, do not use it in smoky conditions because it can result in more smoke being brought inside. Consider other cooling options like a fan or window air conditioner. If you have a portable air conditioner with two hoses, make sure that the seal between the window vent kit and the window is as tight as possible.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Consider purchasing N95 respirator masks</strong></h3> <p>You should also consider keeping a supply of N95 respirator masks on hand. You can often purchase these masks in hardware stores or drugstores. The <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/respiratory-protection-no-niosh_0.pdf">Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke or Ash</a> fact sheet and <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/the-right-respirator-and%20proper-fit-508_0.png">this infographic</a> will help you choose the correct mask and wear it effectively.</p> <hr> <h2><a id="_What_Can_I_2" name="_What_Can_I_2"></a>What Can I Do During a Wildfire Smoke Event to Reduce My Family's Exposure to Smoke Indoors?</h2> <p>When wildfires create smoky conditions, there are things you can do, indoors and out, to reduce your family's exposure to smoke. Reducing exposure to smoke is important for everyone’s health — especially children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease. The <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-11/reduce-your-smoke-exposure.pdf">Reduce Your Smoke Exposure</a> fact sheet describes what you can do.</p> <p>If local officials advise you to stay indoors, take these actions in your home to reduce your smoke exposure: </p> <ul> <li>Keep windows and doors closed.</li> <li>Use fans and air conditioning to stay cool. If you cannot stay cool, seek shelter elsewhere.</li> <li>Reduce the smoke that enters your home. <ul> <li>If you have an HVAC system with a fresh air intake, set the system to recirculate mode, or close the outdoor intake damper.</li> <li>If you have an evaporative cooler, avoid using it unless there is a heat emergency because it can result in more smoke being brought inside. If you must use the evaporative cooler, take advantage of times when outdoor air quality improves, even temporarily, to open windows and air out the house.</li> <li>If you have a window air conditioner, close the outdoor air damper. If you cannot close the damper, do not use the window air conditioner. Make sure that the seal between the air conditioner and the window is as tight as possible.</li> <li>If you have a portable air conditioner with a single hose, typically vented out of a window, do not use it in smoky conditions because it can result in more smoke being brought inside. If you have a portable air conditioner with two hoses, make sure that the seal between the window vent kit and the window is as tight as possible.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/indoor-air-filtration-factsheet.pdf">Use a portable air cleaner or high-efficiency filter</a> to remove fine particles from the air. <ul> <li>If you use a portable air cleaner, run it as often as possible on the highest fan speed.</li> <li>If you cannot get a portable air cleaner, you may choose to use a DIY air cleaner as a temporary alternative. Run it as often as possible. See the box above for <a href="#tips">Tips – If You Choose to Use a DIY Air Cleaner</a>.</li> <li>If you have an HVAC system with a high-efficiency filter installed, run the system’s fan as often as possible to remove particles while the air quality is poor.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Avoid activities that create more <a href="/indoor-air-quality-iaq/indoor-particulate-matter">fine particles indoors</a>, including: <ul> <li>Smoking cigarettes.</li> <li>Using gas, propane or wood-burning stoves and furnaces.</li> <li>Spraying aerosol products.</li> <li>Frying or broiling food.</li> <li>Burning candles or incense.</li> <li>Vacuuming, unless you use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Avoid strenuous activity during smoky times to reduce how much smoke you inhale.</li> <li><a href="/emergencies-iaq/create-clean-room-protect-indoor-air-quality-during-wildfire">Create a clean room</a>. <a href="https://youtu.be/V8DqzogXcVg ">Watch EPA’s video</a> about how to set up a clean room at home.</li> <li>Have a supply of <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/the-right-respirator-and%20proper-fit-508_0.png">N95 respirators</a> and <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/the-right-respirator-and%20proper-fit-508_0.png">learn how to use them</a>.</li> <li>Air out your home by opening windows or the fresh air intake on your HVAC system when the air quality improves, even temporarily.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><a id="_What_Can_I_1" name="_What_Can_I_1"></a>What Can I Do After a Wildfire Smoke Event to Protect My Family from Ash Indoors?</h2> <p>After the smoke clears, you may need to clean up ash or other debris left behind by the fire. The <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/protect-yourself-from-ash-factsheet.pdf">Protect Yourself from Ash</a> fact sheet describes how you can protect yourself and your family and avoid getting ash in the indoor air while cleaning up.</p> <p>Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung diseases, such as asthma, should not participate in cleanup work. Cleanup work can expose you to ash and other products of the fire that may irritate your eyes, nose, or skin and cause coughing and other health effects.</p> <figure class="figure figure--image figure--small u-align-right"> <div class="figure__media"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2018-12/epa_ppe_man_11.28.18.png?itok=sGgOHc6J 320w, /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2018-12/epa_ppe_man_11.28.18.png?itok=WU_VZ62i 640w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 320px" width="320" height="451" src="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2018-12/epa_ppe_man_11.28.18.png?itok=sGgOHc6J" alt="Illustration of a man wearing appropriate gear to clean up ash after a wildfire"> </div> <figcaption class="figure__caption">Illustration of a man wearing appropriate gear to clean up ash after a wildfire</figcaption> </figure> <p>Wear gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes and socks to avoid skin contact with ash. Wear an N95 respirator to protect your lungs from breathing in ash. Change your shoes and clothing before you leave the cleanup site to avoid tracking ash offsite, into your car, or other places. To avoid tracking ash into clean indoor spaces, use doormats and clean them regularly. Remove shoes indoors when possible.</p> <p>Ash deposited on surfaces both indoors and outdoors can be inhaled if it becomes airborne when you clean up. Avoid stirring up or sifting through ash as much as you can. Avoid actions that kick ash particles up into the air, such as dry sweeping. Before sweeping indoor and outdoor hard surfaces, mist them with water to keep dust down. Follow with wet mopping. Use a damp cloth or wet mop on lightly dusted areas. When you wet down ash, use as little water as you can. If you choose to vacuum dusty surfaces, use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)-type vacuum. </p> <p>You may consider having your air ducts cleaned after a fire, but EPA recommends that air ducts only be cleaned as needed. For example, you should consider having the ducts cleaned if you find that your ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into your home from the supply registers. For more information on air duct cleaning, including choosing a service provider, see <a href="/indoor-air-quality-iaq/should-you-have-air-ducts-your-home-cleaned">Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?</a></p> <hr> <h2><a id="_Additional_Resources" name="_Additional_Resources"></a>Additional Resources</h2> <div data-embed-button="paragraphs" data-entity-label="Paragraphs" data-paragraph-id="9d6e0a52-7a89-4de6-b6d1-753384b76527" data-paragraph-revision-id="7969" data-langcode="en" data-view-mode="embed" data-entity-embed-display="entity_reference_revisions:entity_reference_revisions_entity_view" data-entity-type="embedded_paragraphs" data-entity-uuid="9d6e0a52-7a89-4de6-b6d1-753384b76527" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity"> <div class="box box--special u-align-right"> <h3 class="box__title"> Why is Coco Red? </h3> <div class="box__content"> <a href="/system/files/documents/2023-08/why-is-coco-red.pdf"> <figure class="figure figure--large is-centered"> <div class="figure__media"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/system/files/styles/small/private/images/2023-08/why-is-coco-red_Page_01.jpg?itok=qSLB_g8_ 320w, /system/files/styles/medium/private/images/2023-08/why-is-coco-red_Page_01.jpg?itok=gTU1zN1Q 640w, /system/files/styles/large/private/images/2023-08/why-is-coco-red_Page_01.jpg?itok=-o09MLhs 960w, /system/files/styles/huge/private/images/2023-08/why-is-coco-red_Page_01.jpg?itok=U8CRLQGP 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) calc(100vw - 4rem), 960px" width="960" height="742" src="/system/files/styles/large/private/images/2023-08/why-is-coco-red_Page_01.jpg?itok=-o09MLhs" alt="Front cover of the children's book Why is Coco Red?"> </div> </figure> </a> <p>Coco and his friends experience an air quality adventure. Read how Coco, his little sister and his friends solve a mystery as they learn about how wildfires can affect air quality and health. This book is for all children, especially those with asthma, and their caretakers. </p> <p><a href="/system/files/documents/2023-08/why-is-coco-red.pdf">Why is Coco Red? </a>(PDF)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt_pFRrr5Co">Watch the Video on YouTube</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/V8DqzogXcVg ">EPA's Video on How to Create a Clean Room at Home</a></li> <li><a href="/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires">EPA's Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.airnow.gov/wildfire-smoke-guide-publications/">Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials (2019)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ashrae.org/file%20library/technical%20resources/covid-19/guidance-for-commercial-building-occupants-from-smoke-during-wildfire-events.pdf">ASHRAE Planning Framework for Protecting Commercial Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire Events</a> </li> <li><a 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