Harms of Woodsmoke
You burn it, you breathe it.
Everyone is at risk
-You, your family, your pets, your neighbors, your community
Wood Smoke Contains Harmful Substances
-Gases and tiny particulate matter (PM2.5)
-Benzene, Formaldehyde, Acrolein, Methane, Acetaldehyde, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Wood Smoke Can Affect You
-During stagnant wind periods
-During wintertime inversions
-Air Quality Advisories
-Visibility Guides
-Wildfires
Smoke can end up anywhere
-Indoors or outdoors
-Places where people play, work, and live
Limit Your Exposure
-Wood Smoke Health Impacts
-Stay indoors
-Keep away from smoky areas
-Switch to different heat sources when the air is bad
-Talk to your physician about any concerns