In many parts of the United States, especially California, wildfires pose a significant threat. What was once a four-month fire season now lasts six to eight months beginning in June and stretching through the winter months.

The smoky and ashy conditions during wildfires, and the windy conditions after wildfires, pose health risks for everyone, especially for children, older adults, and people with heart or lung diseases. While the impact from wildfires is most acute close to the source, wildfire smoke (and its health effects) can travel 1000s of miles, so don't take your air quality for granted no matter where you live.  While you will not be able to control what is going on outside, there are things you can do to keep your indoor air as clean as possible.

We want to make sure you and your family stay healthy indoors and outdoors.

Before wildfire season starts, get prepared:

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