Spokane Valley Prepares for Wildfire Smoke Season

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  Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and Spokane Regional Health District are promoting Smoke Ready Week 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 provide daily tips on protecting health from smoke exposure“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...”
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  Health officials note smoke can cause symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and worsen existing conditions“When smoke is present, the worst symptoms more often occur in people with pre-existing health conditions, though anyone can have symptoms or health problems. Some symptoms are burning eyes, a runny nose, coughing, fatigue, headache, wheezing, and shortness of breath.”
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  Daily themes include how smoke affects physical and mental healthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Daily themes include reducing exposure through indoor air quality measures“Wednesday, June 3: Wildfire Smoke & Your Physical HealthInfants and children, pregnant people, adults 65 and older, and people with heart and lung disease may experience severe acute and chronic symptoms from smoke exposure. It’s important to discuss a plan with your healthcare provider before the smoke arrives. More wildfire smoke information can be found at SmokeReadySpokane.org.Thursday, June 4: Reduce Your Exposure to Smoke and HeatImproving your indoor air quality can reduce your exposure to microscopic smoke particles. Here’s how: Close windows and doorsRun a HEPA portable air cleaner or use a box fan with an attached MERV 13 filterAvoid burning candles, incense, or scented productsSkip frying or broiling foodIf it’s hot and smoky, use your cooling system if you have one. If you don’t have a way to stay cool at home, spend time in a cool location or seek shelter elsewhere. Find more information, including how to set up a Cleaner Air Room, at SmokeReadySpokane.org.”
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  Daily themes include seeking support during smoke eventsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Resources include how to create a 'Cleaner Air Room'“Find more information, including how to set up a Cleaner Air Room, at SmokeReadySpokane.org.”
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  Resources include access air quality alerts via Enviroflash.info“Sign up at Enviroflash.info.”