Wildfire Smoke Considerations for California’s Public Health Officials

• 2022

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This document contains information about wildfire smoke and its health effects, sensitive populations, strategies to reduce exposure, and other public health considerations to support community response. Additional resources and information, including links, are provided throughout the document and in appendices to support the public health response to wildfire smoke.

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Hazard: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Smoke Inhalation Injury; Wildfires

Institutions: California Department of Public Health

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