This year has been an intense year for heat, wildfires, and wildfire smoke.  Tiny smoke particles can pass through our lungs and into other parts of our body, making us susceptible to other illnesses.  Here are a list of things you can do to protect yourself and others, especially children, from intense smoke.

1. Check Air Quality:
   • phone apps
   • website http://svc.mt.gov/deq/todaysair/
2. Make a Plan for the Day
   • Learn how to schedule your outdoor time with this link – https://www.montanawildfiresmoke.org/outdoor-safety.html
   • Clean your indoor air using a TRU HEPA MERV 13 or higher filter
     1. as part of an air purifier
     2. attached to a box fan

SOURCE: https://www.montanawildfiresmoke.org/