Adjust outdoor activity
Follow these recommendations for outdoor activity based on current air quality
Follow these recommendations for outdoor activity based on current air quality
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022 is May 2 – May 6 but air quality information is relevant year round. Click around and learn more about air quality in Multnomah County.
Dust masks commonly found at hardware stores keep out large particles like sawdust. They won’t protect the lungs from smoke.
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Multnomah County residents breathe the dirtiest air in the state and face the highest risk of pollution-related cancer, due in large part to the region’s cars, trucks and trains.
People may be asked to prepare for evacuation from their homes because of wildfire. Find out what the evacuation levels mean and how to prepare
When smoke moves in, it’s important to protect the air in your home.
First aid information during a smoke event
Ozone is one of the six common air pollutants regulated by the federal government. In Multnomah County, ozone can reach unhealthy levels on hot sunny days.
Tips to prepare for emergencies and protect your pets’ health during hazardous conditions
What to do if a wildfire causes unsafe air in your area
Qué hacer si un incendio forestal genera aire no seguro en su área
Wildfire seasons in Oregon are becoming longer and more intense. This means more bad air days from wildfire smoke in Multnomah County.
Conditions can change quickly! Bookmark these sites, track air quality, and adjust your activities
To help filter your air in a room, buy or make an air cleaner.
Tri-County Health Officer Dr. Paul Lewis offers simple fixes for cleaner air when wildfire smoke makes the air unhealthy