Key points
This animated public service announcement shares information about using a respirator when you are around wildfire smoke.
Script
Have a Respirator On Hand
- Have a respirator on hand
- Wear a respirator correctly to filter out smoke from the air you breathe.
Get tips on wildfire safety at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
Content Source
National Center for Environmental Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
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