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U.S. EPA

@EPA

Jun 7 • 3 tweets • 1 min read Twitter logo

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#Wildfire smoke is impacting large portions of the Eastern United States. Stay up-to-date with air quality in your area: fire.airnow.gov

Here’s what you can do to protect yourself when smoke is in the air ⬇️

✅ If it looks or smells smoky outside, take it easier to reduce how much smoke you inhale
✅ Choose a mask that will help protect you from smoke
✅ Limit time spent outdoors by only performing essential activities and take frequent breaks indoors
✅ Reschedule outdoor work tasks

❔Wondering which mask is best? N95 respirator masks provide the best protection from wildfire smoke. Cloth masks will not protect you from wildfire smoke.

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