Stock up on medicine. Store a 7 to 10-day supply of prescription medicines in a waterproof, childproof container to take with you if you evacuate.
Buy groceries you won’t need to cook. Frying or grilling especially can make indoor air pollution worse.
Talk to your child’s healthcare provider. If your child has asthma, allergies, or chronic health issues plan how they can stay indoors more often during a smoke event.
During a wildfire smoke event:
Pay attention to air quality reportsexternal icon. Follow instructions about exercise and going outside for “sensitive individuals.”
Check for school closings.
Remember that dust masks, surgical masks, bandanas and breathing through a wet cloth will not protect your child from smoke and that N95 respirator masks are not made to fit children and may not protect them.
Think about evacuating if your child has trouble breathing or other symptoms that do not get better.
If your child has severe trouble breathing, is very sleepy, or will not eat or drink, reduce their exposure to smoke and get medical help right away.