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Wildfire Smoke

Air pollution, including smoke from wildfires, is bad for everyone's health.


Wildfire smoke is a growing health concern in the Pacific Northwest as hotter, drier summers increase risk for wildfires. See our climate page for more information.


You can protect yourself by checking air quality and staying indoors as much as possible when air quality is poor. Get help right way if you have symptoms such as breathing or heart problems.

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Checking Air Quality

For current air quality conditions in Kitsap County, go to:
 

 

For updates on wildfire activity and smoke forecasts, visit the Washington Smoke Information blog

Mobile Apps

You can get local air quality updates on your phone by installing the Air Quality WA app, available for Android and Apple devices.

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Storms & Flooding

Storms, floods, and power outages cause health hazards.

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Wildfire Smoke

Protect your health when air quality is poor.

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes can happen at any time. Be ready!

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Extreme Heat

Stay safe and cool during hot weather.

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Health Hazards

For information on how to stay safe and healthy during some of the most likely hazards we see or will likely experience in Kitsap County, check out the links below.

 

Visit the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management website to learn more about local disaster preparedness and sign up for alerts. More resources are available at Ready.gov.

Smoke and your health

Smoke is bad for everyone's health. Tiny particles from wood smoke can get into your lungs and bloodstream cause serious health problems.


Some people are at higher risk from smoke, including:

  • Babies and children

  • Older adults (65 and older)

  • People who are pregnant

  • People with health conditions, such as heart or breathing problems


Visit the Washington State Department of Health's smoke page to learn more about health problems caused by smoke and who is most at risk.

 

How to protect your health

 

How to make a clean air filter

 

Get help if you need it

 

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Oct 17, 2024

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