How to Adapt to heat and smoke
Reccomendations
- Open windows if you don't have A/C, during nighttime when it's the coolest.
- Use HEPA air purifiers to clean your indoor air. Place these filters in rooms you use the most (bedrooms, living room, and kitchen).
- Limit outdoor activity, especially strenuous activities that put more stress on your body.
- If your area uses a central A/C, temporarily install a MERV 13 or higher filter to clean out PM 2.5 and smoke particles.
More Information on Cleaning Your Air
Wildfire smoke can enter your home through windows and doors creating poor air quality in areas you spend lots of time. Using DIY air filters in addition to HEPA air filters can help reduce poor indoor air quality making it safer for you and your family during the wildfire season and easier to protect your health.
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