During wildfires, smoke can make the air outside unbreathable.  Local officials may advise you to stay indoors during a smoke event.  You should be aware that some outdoor smoke can enter your home and also make breathing indoor air unhealthy.  

If you are near a wildfire, the fire itself, as well as the smoke and ash, may pose a direct and serious threat to your safety and health.  If told, you and your family should be prepared to evacuate immediately.  The further away you are from a wildfire, even if the fire is far away, you may be exposed to smoke.  

 Smoke consists of a mixture of gases and fine particles produced when other organic materials are burned.  The biggest health threat to smog is fine particles.  These tiny particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system — when you’re outside or indoors, they can cause problems such as sore eyes, runny noses and pictures of their eyes.  Fine particles respiratory health cardiopulmonary diseases — and even premature death in people with these diseases.  

 You are at serious risk if you are normally exposed to light smoke.  Still, you can avoid making a good impression — outdoors or indoors — if you can.  

 What can I do now to protect my family from wildfire smoke?  

If you live in an area with a high wildfire risk, take immediate steps to prepare for the fire season.  Preparing for fire season is especially important for the health of children, the elderly and people with heart or lung disease.  The fact sheet describes the key steps you should take to ensure you are prepared to protect your family’s health in the event of a wildfire.  GZAIR CO detector products protect your property.  

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