How to protect your home from wildfire smoke
Home is where the smoke isn’t With the rise of temperature, wildfire is happening more frequently. Widfires can travel great distance, like the Canadian wildfire that turned New York skies into orange hue. These particles are created when fires burn through trees, buildings, and other materials. While you can see some of the soot in the smoke, there are also smaller particles that you can’t see. These sneaky particles can get into our bodies and cause health problems. Breathing in wildfire smoke can cause things like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and make conditions like asthma worse. It can even mess with our hearts and increase the chances of heart attacks or strokes. And don’t be surprised if your eyes get watery and itchy or your nose feels congested—it’s all part of the irritation caused by the smoke. Create a Sealed Environment One of the most crucial steps in safeguarding your home from wildfire smoke is to create a sealed environment. Close all windows, doors,...