Smoke and airborne particles from wildfires can impact the air quality in Idaho during the summer and fall. Be sure to check the air quality near you and seek clean air during smoky days.
Wildfire smoke can be particularly harmful for sensitive groups including people with lung and cardiovascular conditions, pregnant women, children, and older people. Learn about resources to protect your health from smoke.
Protect yourself from Smoke and Extreme Heat
Idaho resources
Additional resources
Why Is Coco Red? – in this new book, students learn about how wildfires impact air quality and can affect their own health. Click on this link to our new Why is Coco Red? video to watch and listen to a narrated video version.
Why Is Coco Orange? – , children learn about air quality, the Air Now program,, and the connection to asthma. You can find a narrated video version at this link: Why is Coco Orange? video.