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The air quality continues to deteriorate across the Pacific Northwest. In WA and OR, 70% of all monitors and sensors are showing USG (orange) or higher. Everyone should take steps to keep their indoor air clean and limit time outside! #wawx #orwx #wasmoke #SmokeReady
🔗 www.dnr.wa.gov/smoke
August 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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I haven't been doing as great a job sharing the Smoke Blog this year, so I'm going to start! Today's post has a lot of good info in it from smoke/heat safety to indoor air quality tips to when the smoke will start to clear. #wawx #wawildfire #SmokeReady
🔗 wasmoke.blogspot.com/2026/08/smok...
August 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
lniwa.bsky.social
Smoke from catastrophic wildfires in #Spokane and #Okanagan are creating dangerous conditions for outdoor workers.

When AQI is above 101, employers must provide respirators to workers for voluntary use! An N95 is best. Be #SmokeReady #SinlahekinFire #FairviewFire #AutumnLaneFire
August 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
lniwa.bsky.social
There’s #smoke from #wildfires in Eastern Washington: https://www.AirNow.gov
 At an AQI (Air Quality Index) of 69 for PM2.5, employers must provide training on wildfire smoke, monitor the current AQI for PM2.5 & respond to dangerous symptoms. 
#SmokeReady
July 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Dust and smoke from the Peterson Fire are impacting the Tri-Cities, sending the AQI in Kennewick to the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.
#wawx #wawildfire #SmokeReady

MORE INFO ➡️ wasmoke.blogspot.com/2026/06/smok...
June 26, 2026 at 11:41 PM
pscleanair.gov
Smoke events aren’t just hard on your lungs, they can take a toll on your mental health too. When the skies turn hazy, take care of yourself and check in on those around you. To learn more, visit www.pscleanair.gov/517/Wildfire...

#SmokeReady #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality
SMOKE acronym-The E stands for "Ease Your Mind." A message that sits atop a billowing smoke background
June 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
pscleanair.gov
Wildfire smoke can travel far and fast! Plan ahead by refilling medications, prepping essential gear, and creating an evacuation plan. You may never need to use your plan—but having one reduces stress and keeps you ready. www.pscleanair.gov/517/Wildfire...
#SmokeReady #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality
June 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
nsdwx.bsky.social
The final theme for #SmokeReadyWeek is Establish A Clean Room. Portable Air Cleaners and DIY box fans are great, but they can only circulate so much air. If smoke is getting into your home, designate a space to run these devices to keep the air clean!
#SmokeReady #wawx
June 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
multcohealth.bsky.social
Keeping air clean indoors will make you #SmokeReady for any wildfire event. There are many to filter indoor air: improve your HVAC system, buy a HEPA portable air cleaner, or build a DIY box fan filter. Check out rebates on air cleaners from the energytrust.org/residential/...
Panel that says: Stay Inside and Keep Your Air Clean. There are multiple ways you can filter indoor air. Improve your HVAC system, buy a HEPA portable air system, or build a DIY box fan filter. Panel that says: HEPA FILTERS. HEPA filters are rated by room size, so make sure you get one that can clean the air in a large space, or one for each room. Panel that says: IMPROE YOUR HVAC SYSTEM. Replace the current filter that comes with your HVAC system with a filter that is rated MERV 13, FRP 10 or higher. Panel that says: Minimize smoke exposure. Make your own low cost filter. Use and air filter, a box fan and duct tape or a bungee chord.
June 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
nsdwx.bsky.social
Getting the Tri-Cities #SmokeReady at Richland’s Live @ 5! Come say hi!
#SmokeReadyWeek @wadnr.bsky.social
June 5, 2026 at 1:26 AM
nsdwx.bsky.social
It's #SmokeReadyWeek Day 4 and our theme today is Keep Supplies on Hand. Stock up on N95 masks, HVAC filters, medications, activities and games, snacks, anything you might need if the smoke has you staying inside. The best time to do this is before smoke arrives!
#SmokeReady #wawx
June 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
pscleanair.gov
Our health partners suggest simple actions like using HEPA portable air cleaners and limiting indoor activities that produce smoke (like burning candles) can make a big difference during smoke events. See how you can make a DIY air filter pscleanair.gov/694/DIY-Air-...
#SmokeReady #AirQuality
SMOKE acronym-The O stands for "Optimize Your Air." A message that sits atop a billowing smoke background
June 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
multcohealth.bsky.social
🔥 Stay #SmokeReady. Use AQI, weather forecasts, AirNow app and the Oregon Smoke Blog to stay informed about smoke conditions. Knowledge is power! Learn more at: multco.us/wildfiresmok
June 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
ecology.wa.gov
We heard the internet loves fan edits. Did we do it right? 🔥 It's important to be #SmokeReady during wildfire season, and making a clean air fan is a cheap and easy way to keep your indoor air clean. All you need is a box fan, furnace filter, and bungee cord!
June 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
nsdwx.bsky.social
Today's #SmokeReadyWeek theme: Optimize Your System.
My favorite tip: buy some extra MERV-13 filters and a 20" box fan so you can make a DIY box fan filter! There's a video at dnr.wa.gov/smoke that shows you how 😊
#SmokeReady #wawx
June 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
pscleanair.gov
If you or your family is sensitive to air pollution, talk with your healthcare provider before wildfire season begins. You may benefit from using an N95 respirator or other particulate mask during smoky conditions. www.pscleanair.gov/517/Wildfire...
#SmokeReady #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality
SMOKE acronym-The M stands for "Minimize Exposure." A message that sits atop a billowing smoke background
June 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
emd.wa.gov
We've already seen some wildfires start, which means it's time to get ready for wildfire smoke. We suggest bookmarking/favoriting fire.airnow.gov so you have the latest air monitor information near you.

#SmokeReady
June 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
pscleanair.gov
Wildfire smoke can blow in quickly and linger. Stay a step ahead by checking our air sensor map map.pscleanair.gov. We also provide updates in case fires are burning, where smoke is headed, and how it’s impacting air quality.

#SmokeReady #AirQuality #WildfireSmoke #SmokeReady
June 2, 2026 at 9:50 PM
nsdwx.bsky.social
Day 2 of #SmokeReadyWeek covers Minimizing exposure. Talk with your healthcare provider ahead of time about your risk to smoke and what steps you should take when smoke arrives.
Learn more ➡️ dnr.wa.gov/smoke
#SmokeReady #wawx
June 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
ecology.wa.gov
It’s #SmokeReady Week — time to learn about staying safe during the wildfire season! But don’t take it from us… listen to the wisdom of Ecology’s furry friends! 🐾
A husky dog sits on the beach. The text says, “How to stay S.M.O.K.E. Ready: advice from the pets who love you.” A dog lays on the grass next to a screenshot of Ecology’s Washington Air Quality Map. The text reads, “Stay informed: going outside? Be paw-sitive the air is safe for us!!” A brown dog Is laying down looking extra cute. The text says, “Minimize exposure: smoke is ruff on our noses! let’s stay inside together.” A cat is next to an air purifier. The text says, “Optimize your air: purr-haps run the air purifier.”
June 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
multcohealth.bsky.social
🔥What's in smoke? From wildfires to wood stoves, understanding smoke sources is the first step to being #SmokeReady. Smoke contains a mixture of harmful substances like particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. Stay informed, stay safe. multco.us/wildfiresmok
A very dark sky filled with large billows of forest fire smoke over a forest lansdscape. Headline: What's In Smoke? What are the sources? Illustration of mountains with trees with black smoke from fire. Headline: Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles. Stay informed about smoke origins.
June 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
lniwa.bsky.social
#SmokeReady Week kicks off today and now is the perfect time for employers to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.
https://Lni.wa.gov/BeSmokeReady
June 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM
nsdwx.bsky.social
June 1-5 is #SmokeReadyWeek. Today's theme: Stay Informed.
The best way to do that is with the WA Smoke Blog. It is updated frequently during wildfire season with the latest fire/smoke information. Plus, it has a real-time AQI map and forecast! Check it out: wasmoke.blogspot.com.
#SmokeReady #wawx
June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
capublichealth.bsky.social
This Air Quality Awareness Week, prepare before wildfire smoke arrives by knowing your risks and planning ahead. Staying indoors with filtered air is the most effective way to avoid breathing smoke and ash.

For more tips and information visit: go.cdph.ca.gov/smokeready.
May 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
calfire.bsky.social
Be #SmokeReady.
Prescribed fire is one of California’s most effective tools to prevent large, destructive wildfires. These planned burns are carefully managed to reduce smoke impacts and improve forest health—but any smoke can affect air quality.

#PrescribedFire #PublicHealth #WildfirePrevention
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM