Wildfire Crisis Resource Hub 

Clear the air: Wildfires and human health

Resources are provided to help individuals protect their health and IAQ during and after wildfire smoke events. Gain guidance through these materials gathered by CIRI.

Protecting your property from Southern California wildfires

In wildfire-prone areas like Southern California, proactive measures are key to protecting your property. 

After the storm: Navigating natural disasters

Navigating natural disasters with business continuity strategies.

IAQ after wildfires

Many individuals seek guidance on indoor air quality after the recent wildfires. A plan to ensure proper ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial.

How filters and masks can help

With growing concerns about air quality in Southern California, Dr. LaPook breaks down the risks posed by wildfire smoke. (CBS)

Clearing the air on wildfire smoke

A toolkit for reducing downwind exposure risks.

Tips for eliminating smoke and odors

Smoke brings health risks—discover how carbon filtration can effectively eliminate odors.

After a wildfire: cleaning settled dust

During and after a wildfire, even after the sky clears, a hazardous mixture of particulate matter (PM), dust, and ash can infiltrate homes and other buildings.

Respiratory health in the built environment

This whitepaper explores how climate change and extreme weather impact indoor air quality and worsen respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies.

Keeping the outside out

Improving filtration and ventilation while safeguarding IAQ amidst outdoor air challenges.

Become a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) 

The CWMS credential demonstrates your expertise in hazard mitigation, planning, preparedness, public education, and fire science in the wildland/urban interface.

An underestimated role: Air filters in facility operations

Air filtration systems are essential for operational efficiency and protect facilities from airborne contaminants that affect productivity, equipment, and employee health.

How to protect health after a wildfire

Learn how to remove wildfire pollutants from indoor air.

Reducing wildfire risk to property

Strategies for reducing impacts of WUI

Detailed guidance document on WUI fire hazards and outlines specific strategies to protect communities and reduce health risks before, during, and after a WUI fire/smoke event

Improving IAQ for FM: Key facts and mitigating risks

Good indoor air quality (IAQ) reduces health risks, minimizes liability, and keeps HVAC systems running smoothly. This guide covers pollutants, water damage risks, and filtration strategies.

How to make and use a DIY air cleaner

You can easily build a DIY air cleaner to help protect indoor air quality and health using three common items from your local hardware store.

Guidance to mitigate the impact of smoke on IAQ

ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024 outlines best practices for building design, operation and maintenance to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to wildfire and prescribed burn smoke.