In honour of Mental Health Week (May 6-12), learn more about how wildfires and smoke can affect people's mental health, and how to cope:
scientificamerican.com/article/wildfi…

May 5-11 is Emergency Preparedness Week. You can take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:
1) Know the risks
2) Make a plan
3) Get an emergency kit

Learn more at getprepared.ca

#EPWeek2024 #ReadyforAnything

'Prepared individuals create resilient communities” Take steps to prepare for wildfire smoke: Be Educated! Be Informed! Be Prepared! #AirQuality #Wildfire #ClimateAction

Air quality maps can help you evaluate the air around you. But some maps show different information than others, making it confusing, especially when the results are opposites. One may say that your air is safe, while another says it’s harmful. Learn more:
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How do wildfires affect mental health? A new UW study examines the connection
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/…

Did you know you can program your own Air Quality Health Index lamp, that changes colour with the AQHI? You can find instructions here, courtesy of City of Edmonton / Change for Climate :
edmonton.ca/sites/default/…

According to the Canadian Red Cross, much of Canada is at risk of wildfires. Most wildfires occur between April and September. #wildfires #alberta
redcross.ca/how-we-help/em….

Check out our latest Technical Tuesday post on our Instagram!

#YEGairshed #cleanair PurpleAir - Air Quality Monitors

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Find active wildfires at wildfire.alberta.ca. An interactive map is available that displays ongoing active wildfires, as well as another map that highlights noteworthy wildfires. #YEGairshed #Alberta #AAC #albertawildfire

More than 1/3 of people in the US exposed to harmful air quality. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

Here's how Edmonton is preparing to battle wildfire season
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/here-s-how-edm…

April 22, 2024 is Earth Day. Celebrate and honor our planet, by doing our part and taking action for a healthier planet and brighter future. The theme for 2024 is 'Planet vs. Plastic'. Visit earthday.org for more information.
#EarthDay2024 #HealthyPlanet #HealthyPeople

A mural that eats pollution is going up in downtown Edmonton next month
dailyhive.com/edmonton/mural…

Did you know - The wildfire behaviour triangle has three components: fuel, weather, and topography. The weather is the most variable and unpredictable of the three factors. Read more here: canadawildfire.org/wildfirefacts

Care about #AirQuality ? Canada’s 2024 Air Pollutant Emissions Inventory (APEI) tracks emission trends and helps to inform next steps to reduce pollution and protect our air quality.

Read the Report: ow.ly/6KgO50R9Bhe

Everyone plays an active role in preventing wildfires. Whether it’s an abandoned campfire, OHV exhaust, or agricultural burning, everyone can help reduce the risk.
alberta.ca/agri-news-prev…

How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke Exposure: The consequences of wildfires extend far beyond immediate destruction. Apart from damaging our ecosystem—our air quality, natural resources, and properties—it also harms our internal ecosystem.

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