Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials

Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials is intended to provide state, Tribal and local public health officials with information they need to be prepared for smoke events and, when wildfire smoke is present, to communicate health risks and take measures to protect the public. The information in this document may also be useful for health professionals, air quality officials, and members of the public. 

This 2026 version is the product of an inter-agency collaboration that includes: American Veterinary Medical Association, California Air Resources Board, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service, and Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units.  

Download the full report here:  Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials (pdf) (4.5 MB, June 2026, EPA-452/B-26-001)

EPA has collaborated with these partner agencies to develop fourteen downloadable factsheets with information and actions steps about a variety of wildfire smoke and health topics. Factsheets address topics including preparing for smoke, protecting vulnerable populations, protecting children's health,  managing indoor air quality, and much more. To access and download factsheets, please visit: Wildfire Smoke and Health Factsheets.