Why is Coco Red?

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This activity book explains the reasons behind the color coding used in the Air Quality Index (AQI), specifically focusing on the color red. Children and families can read about an adventure with Coco, his little sister, and his friends to solve a mystery as they learn about how wildfires can affect air quality and health. It describes how the red color indicates unhealthy air quality and what factors contribute to this classification. This book is for all children, especially those with asthma, and their caretakers.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Asthma; Environmental Health; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Fires; Wildfires

Institutions: AirNow

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