2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Alphabetical Index of Resources

DOH webpages: Comprehensive webpages with frequently asked questions and a toolkit. You should be able to find the answer to most questions and links to other resources.
- wa.gov/SmokeFromFires
- Smoke from Fires Toolkit
Information on air quality: We are directing the public to the smoke blog and regional clean air agencies for local and regional updates.
- Smoke Blog
- Regional Clean Air Agencies
- EPA’s Smoke Sense” (Mobile App)
- EPA’s “AirNow” (Mobile App)
Air quality graphic: Updated graphic provides recommendations for the different color-coded air quality categories.
Smoke from fires can be dangerous: Flyers for each of the sensitive groups and for the general public.
Know your symptoms: Flyer to help the public identify the symptoms of wildfire smoke.
Smoke and face masks: Our website has updated information on mask recommendations as well as fact sheets from L&I for employees.
- Wildfire Smoke and Face Masks Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Wildfire Smoke and Dust Masks at Work (PDF)
Translations: We translated most of these resources into the top 10 languages.
More coming!!! Continue to visit our webpages; we have a video coming, and we will continue to post resources and answer additional questions based on what we hear from you and the public.

Here is the school activity guide that provides recommendations for recess, P.E., and athletic events and practices during smoky conditions.
Recommendations for Schools and Buildings with Mechanical Ventilation: Improving Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality during Wildfire Smoke Events (PDF)

Contact Julie Fox if you need health guidance about outdoor air.
Contact Nancy Bernard if you need health guidance about indoor air and schools.
If wildfire smoke is affecting several counties, we will schedule recurrent calls with subject matter experts so you have an opportunity to ask questions.