Wildfires & Health
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
Wildfires and Health Special Section
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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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After a wildfire - Cleaning Up, Going Back Home, & Recovery
CTV News - Going back home - w
Wildfire smoke is in our homes. Here's how to clear out toxic particles
Returning home after wildfire evacuation - Nova Scotia Government
Returning to your home after a wildfire - MyHealthAlberta
Water Quality After a Wildfire - California Water Science Center
Wildfire: Its Effects on Drinking Water Quality - British Columbia. Healthlink
Wildfire impacts on Drinking Water Systems - Oregon Health Authority
Rebuilding & Prevention
Homebuilders Association warns wildfire rebuild process will not be easy
A village destroyed by fire vowed to rebuild the right way. Then the fights began.
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
For healthy buildings that improve air quality. download free booklet
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Health effects & protection during a fire
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
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Photo by Brendan O'Reilly.
