Wildland Fire Resources for Community Leaders
These resources were designed to help state and local governments, especially those new to experiencing smoke impacts, effectively respond to and recover from wildland fire smoke events. Governments, local organizations, and others are invited to download these resources.
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Press Release Templates
The press release templates provide high level summary information about different types of smoke events and safety measures people can take to minimize smoke exposure. The templates include blank spaces for contact details and are designed to be adapted based on local context. Users of the templates are encouraged to consult and coordinate with their local emergency management, public health departments, fire departments, and other relevant stakeholders about local smoke communications and response recommendations.
- Press Release Template about Smoke from Nearby Wildfire (pdf)
- Press Release Template about Smoke from Distant Wildfire (pdf)
- Press Release Template about Smoke from Prescribed Fire (pdf)
Radio Script Template
The radio script template provides sample language to communicate about smoke and unhealthy air quality due to a nearby fire. The template includes blank spaces for contact details and are designed to be adapted based on local context. Users of the template are encouraged to consult and coordinate with their local emergency management, public health departments, fire departments, and other relevant stakeholders about local smoke communications and response recommendations.
Printable Factsheets
AirNow Resources
Visit the AirNow Wildfire Guide Factsheets to download factsheets on the following topics:
- Prepare for Fire Season
- Reduce Your Smoke Exposure
- At-Risk Groups of People
- Children’s Health and Wildfires: A Resource for Families
- Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke or Ash
- How to Create a Clean Room at Home
- Indoor Air Filtration
- Coping with the Stress of Wildfire Smoke
- Protect Yourself from Smoke and Extreme Heat
- Using Air Quality Sensors for Smoke
- Protect Your Pets from Wildfire Smoke
- Protect Your Large Animals and Livestock from Wildfire Smoke
- Protect Yourself from Ash
Additional Factsheets
EPA Fact Sheet: Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality (pdf) : Learn what steps you can take to protect your family from wildfire smoke indoors.
Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution (Available English and Spanish): This guide provides ways to protect your health when particle pollution reaches unhealthy levels.
Heart Disease, Stroke, and Outdoor Air Pollution (pdf) (423 kb): Learn more about vulnerable populations and actions to reduce risk.
Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools ( Available in both English and Spanish): This table shows when and how to modify outdoor physical activity based on the Air Quality Index. This guidance can help protect the health of all children, including teenagers, who are more sensitive than adults to air pollution.
Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers:
- Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers for Facilities Managers (pdf)
- Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers for Principals and School Administrators (pdf)
- Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers for Teachers (pdf)
- Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers for Parents and Caregivers (pdf)