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Air Quality Webinars
Protecting Public Health from Wildland Fire Smoke Under Increasing Prescribed FireEPA’s Office of Research and Development conducted research on the intersection of wildfire and prescribed fire smoke, focusing on their impacts on human health. E...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Resources
During power outages after hurricanes/typhoons, major flooding or other extreme weather events, residents can be at risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if portable generators are not properly used. CO is an odorless and colorless gas that can...
Secondhand Smoke Resources
Secondhand smoke occurs when someone uses and exhales tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and the smoke is then inhaled involuntarily by others.Learn MoreAmerican Lung AssociationDo You Smell Smoke? | VideoCDCSecondhand Smoke ...
Tobacco & ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Environmental health professionals conduct a variety of activities to control tobacco exposure:Investigate - Complaints and sample environments that may have unhealthy levels.Enforce - Many municipalities across the county prohibit smoking in pu...
November 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 85, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover We are pleased to unveil our new brand within the pages of the November 2022 Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½! The cover shines a spotlight on our new logo—the corn...
Indoor Air Filtration Factsheet
This is an EPA document about indoor air filtration, designed to educate the public and includes: Filtration options Choosing a Portable Air Cleaner 2-pages, simple language Recommended for environmental public health professionals to sh...
Reduce Wildfire Health Risks
Use this communication tool to share suggested actions individuals should take if exposed to wildfire smoke. This tool contains an: Infographic Dos and Don’ts to stay safe during a wildfire Communication Strategies Resources for the pu...
Reduce Wildfire Smoke Exposure
This EPA tool shares preparedness actions for community members who may be exposed to a wildfire event. It includes: A fact sheet Suggestions to reduce smoke exposures indoorsRecommended for emergency environmental public health professionals ...