The American Lung Association Offers Health Tips To Residents Affected By California Wildfires
November 1, 2007 – 1:07 pm | posted in Respiratory / AsthmaThe American Lung Association offers a variety of resources for those affected by the wildfires still burning in Southern California. The following links contain useful information on breathing guidelines, air-filtering machines, and protective masks:
From the American Lung Association
- California Fires - Tips to Protect Your Lungs
Resources from the American Lung Association of California
- For the most up-to-date tips and information go to here.
- Ozone-Emitting Air Cleaners Threaten Lung Health article
- General Air Cleaning Device News Release
- Free poster/ad regarding air cleaning devices
Resources from the Environmental Protection Agency
- Air Cleaners
- Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home - PDF (October 2007)
As clean-up efforts begin in the aftermath of the fires, residents and volunteers should keep the following in mind, as the process involves ashes and other particulates:
- People with lung or heart problems should avoid clean-up activities and areas where dust or soot is present.
- Thoroughly wet dusty and sooty areas prior to clean-up. This will help to reduce the amount of particles becoming airborne.
- Wear an appropriate dust mask during clean-up.
- If exposure to asbestos or other hazardous materials is suspected, do not disturb the area. Dust masks do not protect against asbestos.
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