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Take Action on Wildland Fires and Smoke

EPA offers a number of resources to help reduce public health impacts at each stage of a wildland fire. 

  • Prepare for, Respond to, and Recover from a Wildland Fire

    Wildfires in forested area in California

    Learn how to protect your family and yourself from the dangers of a nearby wildland fire.

    Read about wildland fire prep and response
  • Smoke Ready Communities

    Wildfire

    Access Smoke Ready Communities materials to prepare before smoke is in the air.

    Be smoke ready
  • Indoor Air Quality During Smoke Events

    Portable Air Cleaner in Classroom

    Learn more about how to improve air quality indoors during a smoke event, such as setting up a cleaner air shelter in your community.

    Follow indoor air quality recommendations

Additional Resources:

  • AirNow Wildfire Guide Factsheets: Download factsheets about how to reduce smoke exposure. 
  • Natural Disasters: Wildfires: Review key information about wildfire response and recovery. 

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Last updated on February 25, 2026
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