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Air quality is a measure of how clean or polluted the air is. In Idaho, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for monitoring air quality. Smoke is the most common pollutant in our area. Since wildfire smoke is associated with respiratory and cardiovascular disease, accurate and timely smoke forecasts can save lives.
Dry conditions in Idaho increase the potential for wildfires in and near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.
RESOURCES
Air Quality and Wildfire Smoke Resources
FAQ: Fire & Smoke Health Concerns – Nov 2023
Wildfire Smoke Health Advice Table – Dec 2023
Youth & School Activity Guidelines for Wildfire Smoke Events – Dec 2023
DEQ – View Daily Air Quality Reports in Idaho
DEQ – Air Quality
DEQ – Daily Air Quality Reports in Idaho
DOL – Idaho Fire Info – Idaho Fire Restrictions Hotline – 1-844-433-4737
Idaho Smoke Information – Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007
FAQS
- Older adults are more likely to be affected by smoke, perhaps due to their increased risk of heart and lung diseases.
- Children are more likely to be affected by health threats from smoke because their airways are still developing, and they breathe more air per pound of body weight than adults. Children also spend more time outdoors engaged in activity and play.
- People who have heart or lung diseases, like congestive heart failure, angina, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (including emphysema), or asthma, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke.
- Coughing; sneezing; difficulty breathing; asthma attacks; wheezing and shortness of breath.
- Stinging eyes; scratchy throat; runny nose and Irritated sinuses.
- Chest pain and fast heartbeat
- Headaches
- Fatigue
CONTACT
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208-327-7499
Ada & Boise Counties 208-375-7499
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194
