Smoke Ready Week Promotes Wildfire Smoke Preparedness

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  Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and Spokane Regional Health District are promoting Smoke Ready Week from June 1-5“SPOKANE, Wash – The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) and Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) are joining other agencies across the Pacific Northwest to promote smoke preparedness during Smoke Ready Week, June 1-5, with daily tips and resources to prepare for summer’s potential wildfire smoke.”
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  The agencies released daily tips covering health risks, staying informed, reducing exposure, and mental health impacts of wildfire smoke“Smoke Ready Week kicks off the wildfire smoke season by highlighting daily tips and resources to prepare for smoke, including: Monday, June 1: Why be concerned about wildfire smoke?... Tuesday, June 2: Stay Informed.... Wednesday, June 3: Wildfire Smoke & Your Physical Health... Thursday, June 4: Reduce Your Exposure to Smoke and Heat... Friday, June 5: Wildfire Smoke and Your Mental Health... For more information on wildfire smoke and how to reduce exposure to smoke, please visit: SmokeReadySpokane.org.”
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  Dr. Francisco Velázquez, SRHD Health Officer, emphasized that wildfire smoke affects physical, mental, and psychological health“Dr. Francisco Velázquez, SRHD Health Officer, said, “Exposure to wildfire smoke can affect your physical, mental and psychological health, so taking steps ahead of time to protect yourself and those you care about can provide peace of mind.””
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  April Westby, Spokane Clean Air Executive Director, noted that preparing before smoke arrives includes knowing how to access air quality forecasts and improving indoor air quality“April Westby, Spokane Clean Air Executive Director, said, "Preparing before the smoke arrives includes knowing how to access air quality forecasts and current air quality conditions, and determining what measures you can take now to improve your indoor air quality."”
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  Resources are available at SmokeReadySpokane.org“More wildfire smoke information can be found at SmokeReadySpokane.org.”