[New post] Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Select Group Real Estate Services posted: " Dry conditions in much of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire smoke. This smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseas" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Select Life - By the Select Group Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke by Select Group Real Estate Services Dry conditions in much of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire smoke. This smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Take steps to reduce your risk from wildfire smoke. Be prepared for wildfires. Take steps to reduce your risk from wildfire smoke.Check local air quality reports. Listen and watch for news or health warnings about smoke. Pay attention to public health messages about safety measures. Consult local visibility guides. Some communities have monitors that measure the amount of particles in the air. In the western United States, some states and communities have guidelines to help people determine if there are high levels of particulates in the air by how far they can see. Keep indoor air as clean as possible if you are advised to stay indoors. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to preventStay alert for wildfire warnings.outdoor smoke from getting inside. If you do not have an air conditioner and it is too warm to stay inside with the windows closed, go to a designated shelter away from the affected area. Avoid activities that increase indoor pollution. Burning candles, fireplaces, or gas stoves can increase indoor pollution. Vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home, contributing to indoor pollution. Smoking also puts even more pollution into the air. Prevent wildfires from starting. Prepare, build, maintain, and extinguish campfires safely. Follow local regulations if you burn trash or debris. Check with your local fire department to be sure the weather is safe enough for burning. Follow the advice of your doctor or other healthcare provider  about medicines and about your respiratory management plan if you have asthma or another lung disease. Consider evacuating if you are having trouble breathing. Call your doctor for advice if your symptoms worsen. Select Group Real Estate Services | August 10, 2021 at 1:02 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: https://wp.me/p3dRqa-4SY Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Select Life - By the Select Group. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://myselectlife.com/2021/08/10/protect-yourself-from-wildfire-smoke/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com