Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires

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This Smoke-Ready Toolbox helps communities prepare for wildfire smoke events. It provides resources for creating smoke-ready public spaces, protecting indoor air quality, communicating risks, and implementing smoke-free policies. The toolbox includes guides, templates, fact sheets, and other materials to assist in planning and response efforts. It emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders, including government agencies, health organizations, and community members, to reduce health risks from wildfire smoke exposure.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

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

Keywords: Air Pollution; Disaster Planning; Environmental Health; Natural Disasters; Public Health Practice; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Particulate Matter; Wildfires

Institutions: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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