public clean air spaces
If you can't escape the smoke in your own home or office, spend some time in a public indoor space that has filtered air. Even a small amount of time in clean air each day during a smoke event will help to keep you healthy. Use the smoke as a time to catch up on reading in your local library, see a movie, go to a museum, or indoor concert.
Not all indoor spaces have clean air. Sometimes, indoor air can be just as bad as outside. By asking the right questions, you can find out which indoor spaces have clean air. See the Guidelines for Indoor Filtration infographic (coming soon).
Not all indoor spaces have clean air. Sometimes, indoor air can be just as bad as outside. By asking the right questions, you can find out which indoor spaces have clean air. See the Guidelines for Indoor Filtration infographic (coming soon).
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*Whenever systems are switched to recirculate, carbon dioxide levels should be monitored.
If the location does not have air conditioning, it is important to find out whether the heating system can blow unheated air on recirculate - if this is done for an hour or more every morning after shutting all windows and doors, the (MERV13+) filter may be able to catch many of the unhealthy particles.
Remember that filters and pre-filters must be replaced more often during smoke events. Encourage your office building or favorite public indoor spaces to be prepared for wildfire smoke and to provide clean air! |
To learn more about MERV ratings and central air systems during wildfire smoke click here.