28 Jul Wildfire Preparedness

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How to Prepare – Oregon Fire Season
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Wildfire season is well underway here in Oregon. By mid-July, the Bootleg Fire had grown well over 200,000 acres in southern Oregon, and evacuations expanded across Klamath County and into Lake County. Fires in the northeastern part of the state are scorching thousands of acres and officials expect dry and hot conditions to persist.

It’s important to be prepared. As we learned in 2020, the impacts of wildfires and wildfire smoke are devastating and we in Washington County and Bienestar must be prepared. 

Stay up to date on air quality reports & fires:  Click Here to Learn More

Keep indoor air clean as much as possible in smoke conditions:

  • Close windows
  • Refrain from vacuuming, using candles or gas stoves
  • Run the AC if you have one, with the intake closed

Know the hazards of wildfire smoke and how to spot them:

  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue, headaches & runny nose
Oregon Health Authority – Know the difference between symptoms of smoke exposure and COVID-19. Symptoms that can be caused by both wildfire smoke and COVID-19: Cough, difficulty breathing, runny nose, headache, and fatigue. Symptoms not related to wildfire smoke exposure: Fever, chills, muscle and body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of taste or smell.

We are keeping up on the latest news and updates: Stay informed and Click Here to Read the Updated FAQ!  

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