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Our region is currently experiencing very unhealthy air quality as a consequence of wildfire smoke. Several forecasts predict the air quality that may worsen over the next few days. Patients and healthcare providers alike should be aware and informed of steps to reduce their risk.
Populations known to be vulnerable to wildfire smoke exposures include:
- Children less than 18 years;
- Adults age 65 years or older;
- Pregnant women;
- People with chronic health conditions such as heart or lung disease, including asthma and diabetes;
- Outdoor workers;
- People of low socioeconomic status, including those who are homeless and with limited access to medical care.
You may find useful resources at King County's website and the CDC.
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/environmental-health/toxins-air-quality/wildfire-smoke.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html
Public Health - Seattle & King County would like to ensure that homeless shelter providers and meal programs have important information for ventilation and air filtration to continue to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 during wildfire smoke events.
The guidance can be found in multiple locations on King County's website:
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/providers.aspx
www.kingcounty.gov/hch
www.kingcounty.gov/covid/homeless
King County Department of Community and Human Services in cooperation with the Salvation Army have opened a temporary Emergency Wildfire Shelter in SODO from 3pm Friday, September 11 through Monday, September 14th. The shelter will remain open and operational 24/7 and is intended for homeless individuals who are struggling with conditions of the wildfire and have been unable to obtain shelter elsewhere.
The shelter is located at:
1045 6th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98134
Bus route 545.
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