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A quick, no-nonsense guide for the people of Spokane

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Prepare your Home for Smoke

  1. Check weather and Air Quality Index (AQI) daily during wildfire season.
  2. Seal drafts around windows and doors using weatherstripping or painter’s tape.

  3. Replace HVAC filters with MERV 13 if your system can handle it.

  4. Identify a clean room:
    • Choose a bedroom or small living room with few windows.
    • Close the door and seal gaps.
    • Run a HEPA or DIY air filter.