Wildfire season is here.
Let's start preparing little by little, California.
3 recommended items for smoke protection:
Portable air purifier
Get an air purifier with a filter (HEPA or MERV-13 or higher) to reduce smoke particles and/or an activated carbon filter to absorb smoke odors.
N95 & KN95 Respirators
CDC says N95 & KN95 respirators provide protection from smoke but cloth masks do not. Respirators are not made to fit children, so try to keep them indoors and the smoke out.
Goggles
Anti-fog, ventless goggles help decrease exposure to smoke that can lead to eye irritation.
Sources:
- Air purifier:
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-07/documents/guide_to_air_cleaners_in_the_home_2nd_edition.pdf
- N95 and KN95 Respirators:
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/covid-19/wildfire_smoke_covid-19.html
- Protecting Children: