How to avoid the wildfire smoke in Seattle.
SEATTLE — An air quality alert went into effect Sunday and will continue through Monday around 12 p.m.According to
, Seattle is experiencing moderate to unhealthy levels of smoke for sensitive groups. The amount of smoke in the air will vary throughout the weekend but it is predicted to be the worst on Sunday.Pay attention to local air quality reports and the . When a wildfire occurs in your area, watch for news or health warnings about smoke. Pay attention to public health messages and take extra safety measures such as avoiding spending time outdoors.. Although not every community measures the amount of particles in the air, some communities in the western United States have guidelines to help people estimate air quality based on how far they can see.. Keep windows and doors closed unless it is very hot outside.
Follow your doctor’s advice about medicines and about your respiratory management plan if you have asthma or another lung disease or cardiovascular disease. Paper “comfort” or “dust” masks commonly found at hardware stores trap large particles, such as sawdust. These masks will not protect your lungs from smoke. An “N95″ mask, properly worn, will offer some protection.
. Wildfires and prescribed burns—fires that are set on purpose to manage land—can create smoky conditions. Before you travel to a park or forest, check to see if any wildfires are happening or if any prescribed burns are planned.
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