Wildfire and Smoke Information / Resources

Information from your Timberton Emergency Preparations Committee

 

 

Wildfire and Smoke Emergencies 

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and  aggravate other serious health problems. Clean Air Agencies recommend staying at home  when possible, limiting outdoor activities, and following medical advice from health  care professionals, including wearing an N95 mask if required to venture outside.


East Jefferson Fire Rescue

EJFR resources for fire prevention.


Wildfire Ready Neighbors

State resource for wildfire prevention information


Air Quality Alert for hazardous air quality conditions: 

Air Now – Shows Port Ludlow alerts and has links to other air quality maps including fire.

Air Quality Forecast Guidance Viewer – Currently set to show near-surface smoke. Select dropdown ‘Air Quality Elements‘ to see different types of forecasts. PM2.5 is for small particulate matter.


Fire Information for Resource Management System US / Canada

Port Ludlow Map – Shows active fires.


Excessive heat and other weather related advisories and warnings: 

National Weather Service – Select drop down on right under ‘Display‘ to see different advisory maps.


Cliff Mass Weather Blog

https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/


How to prepare for smoke in your home, car, and outdoors: 

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/how-to-prepare-for-wildfire-smoke-in-your-home-car-and-while-outdoors/


Preparing for a wildfire: 

https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/10464/Wildfire-Trifold?bidId=