Smoke Tips

Prescribed fire practitioners want to protect all of us. That’s why every prescribed fire includes a plan to manage smoke. But if you experience smoke or poor air quality in your community, here’s what you can do.

Get real-time outdoor air quality notifications

Get real-time outdoor
air quality notifications.

If air quality reaches a level of concern for you,
limit time outside and close your windows.

Keep Indoor Air Clean

Keep indoor air as clean
as possible.

Turn on your air conditioner. Most have filters that remove particles in the air. To learn more about filter options, contact your local HVAC professional or start with this EPA page on keeping indoor air clean when there is smoke outside.

Turn on your air
conditioner

Air Conditioner
Most have filters that remove particles in the air. Talk to an HVAC technician about upgrading your system to use a filter that removes as many particles as possible.

Find a friend or public place with air conditioning

Public Place
If you don’t have air conditioning at home, visit an uncrowded public place for the day.

During the coronavirus outbreak, be sure to practice good hygiene, including washing your hands, staying home when sick, and practicing “social distancing” – staying six feet from other people to avoid spreading the virus.
Follow your doctor’s
advice

Doctor's Advice
If you have asthma or another lung disease, follow your doctor’s advice about taking medicine or other steps to avoid symptoms.

During the coronavirus outbreak, be sure to practice good hygiene, including washing your hands, staying home when sick, and practicing “social distancing” – staying six feet from other people to avoid spreading the virus.
Follow Your Doctor's Advice

Follow your doctor’s advice.

If you have asthma or another health condition that puts you at elevated risk, follow your doctor’s advice about taking medicine or other steps to avoid symptoms.