Special Alert - Wildfires And Health
*Special message for those affected by wildfires across North America*
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Links to news and official websites on how to protect your health from wildfire fallout during and after. Also, testing water and soil for contamination after a wildfire, and a project on well water decontamination.
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Returning to your home after a wildfire - MyHealthAlberta
Water Quality After a Wildfire - California Water Science Center
Toxic Pollutants in Wildfire Ash - Vancouver Sun
How Nova Scotia Fires Will Affect the Healthcare System - Observer
Health Officials Warn About Air Quality in NS Fires - CTV News
Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke - Government of Canada
Protecting Cardiovascular Health from Wildfire Smoke - Circulation journal
Wildfire: Its Effects on Drinking Water Quality - British Columbia. Healthlink
Wildfire impacts on Drinking Water Systems - Oregon Health Authority
Research project underway to prepare water utilities for wildfire events
Photo by Brendan O'Reilly.
Wildfires and Health Special Section
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National and international links to news and official websites on protecting your health during and after wildfires. Includes tips on testing water and soil for contamination after a wildfire, and well water decontamination. Also, what happens in the rush to rebuild?
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Health effects & protection during a fire
Toxic Pollutants in Wildfire Ash - Vancouver Sun
Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke - Government of Canada
Protecting Cardiovascular Health from Wildfire Smoke - Circulation journal
After a wildfire - Cleaning Up, Going Back Home, & Recovery
Returning safely after a wildfire - CalFire
Wildfire smoke is in our homes. Here's how to clear out toxic particles
Wildfire Debris Removal and Recovery
Water Quality After a Wildfire - California Water Science Center​​
Returning home after wildfire evacuation - Nova Scotia Government
Returning to your home after a wildfire - MyHealthAlberta
Wildfire: Its Effects on Drinking Water Quality - British Columbia. Healthlink
Wildfire impacts on Drinking Water Systems - Oregon Health Authority
Rebuilding & Prevention
Lessons from the Maui wildfire
Reducing wildfire risks to water supplies
Use of Compost and Mulch Products on Fire-Damaged Land
Rebuilding for a Resilient Recovery after wildfires
Put out wildfires before they begin with Indigenous fire stewardship
Research project underway to prepare water utilities for wildfire events
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