If you can smell smoke and see ash, that is an indication that you are being affected by poor air quality.
Follow the EPA’s recommendations on “What Can I Do Now to Protect My Family from Wildfire Smoke?”
If you are confused about wearing a mask during wildfire episodes, refer to the EPA guidance.Visit EPA’s AirNow Wildfire page.
The AirNow team is pleased to share our new easy-to-use wildfires pages. The new pages feature tips on preparing for wildfires, reducing your smoke exposure during a wildfire, and what to do after a fire. Visit the pages at https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ or select “Wildfires” from the Fires drop-down menu.
