Public Health Department:
During the wildfire season, it is important to know these tips to protect your health and your family :
- Stay indoor: close all your doors and windows. If needed, use duct tape on all vents and windowsills to prevent smoke from coming in between the small openings.
- If you must go outside, wear a mask N95 during the heavy period of smoke. If you don’t have one, use a damp cloth to cover your nose and mouth.
- Turn off your air exchangers unless you are equipped with a HEPA filters or MERV 16 filters. But the filters must be replaced after the heavy smoke.
- Avoid doing any physical activities outside.
Prepare an emergency kit for your home, include these items in your bag:
- Flashlight, with extra batteries if needed.
- Water, at 4 liter per person.
- Battery powered radio.
- First Aid Kit.
- Refill on your medication to last up to at least a month.
- Food: canned (with can opener), dried foods, food that won’t spoil.
Some people are more vulnerable to the wildfire smoke. It includes elders, infants, people living with lung and/or heart problems, pregnant women and young children. For medical emergency call our local clinic at 819-753-2511
To monitor the air quality, visit the website: map.purpleair.com
Lianne Wabanonik
Public Health Officer
