Wildfire Smoke: A Guide For Public Health Officials

• 2019

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• Susan Stone; Jason Sacks; Peter Lahm; Alison Clune; Tyler Quinn; Maryann D'Alessandro

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This document provides guidance for state, tribal, and local public health officials on preparing for and responding to wildfire smoke events. It emphasizes the health risks associated with exposure to wildfire smoke, particularly the effects of particulate matter on respiratory and cardiovascular health. The document covers topics such as the complexity of wildfire behavior, strategies to reduce smoke exposure, communication of air quality conditions, and recommendations for public health actions before, during, and after wildfire events. It aims to help officials protect the public, especially vulnerable groups, by providing evidence-based information and practical steps to mitigate health risks.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Asthma; Cardiovascular Diseases; Environmental Exposure; Environmental Health; Public Health; Public Health Practice; Respiratory Protective Devices; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Smoke; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Particulate Matter; Wildfires

Institutions: California Air Resources Board; AirNow; California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); U.S. Forest Service; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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