𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

**** Via REMO Kings Cty 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 When wildfire smoke impacts our area, air quality can quickly become a health concern. Protect yourself and your loved ones with these important steps: 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 • Reduce time outdoors when air quality is poor. • Avoid strenuous activities like yard work, exercise, or extended playtime outside. • This is especially important for the very young, older adults, pregnant persons, people with heart or lung disease, and those working outdoors. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 Seek medical attention immediately if you experience: • Trouble breathing • Severe cough or wheezing • Chest pain • Significant weakness 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 • Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. • If heat is also an issue, prioritize staying cool—and consider wearing a well-fitting mask if windows need to be opened. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲 • N95 or equivalent masks can reduce exposure to harmful smoke particles. • Masks are helpful, but not a replacement for reducing outdoor time. 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩? 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 • Call 911 in emergencies • Call 811 for non-emergency health advice • Call Mobile Crisis (1-888-429-8167) if you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or mental health impacts • Check with local municipalities for available clean air spaces during smoke events Stay informed if Special Air Quality Statements are issued • Issued for AQ of 7 to 10 • Upgraded to Warnings for AQ of 10+