In-Door Air Quality during Fire Season in Bozeman, Mt.

Breathe Easier with a whole house air purifier

 Wildfires and forest fires are an ongoing concern where there is dry, hot weather. During a wildfire, people throughout the surrounding area may suffer the effects of the smoke. Talk with your doctor about how to prepare for this smoke, especially if you or someone in the family fits into one of these categories: works outdoors; is under age 18 or over age 65; or has asthma, COPD or other lung diseases, chronic heart disease, or diabetes. Monitor your breathing and exposure to the smoke. If problems develop, call your physician immediately.

General Recommendations stay indoors: People living close to the fire-stricken areas should remain indoors and avoid breathing smoke, ashes and other pollution in the area. When in the car, roll up your car windows: When driving your car in smoky areas, keep your windows and vents closed. Air conditioning should only be operated in the "recirculate" setting.

Protect the air in your home: Stay inside as much as possible, with doors, windows and fireplace dampers shut and preferably with clean air circulating through air conditioners and air cleaners. Use air conditioners on the recirculation setting to keep from pulling outside air into the room. Air cleaning devices that have HEPA filters can provide added protection from the soot and smoke. Place damp towels under the doors and other places where the outside air may leak in. If you don't have vented filtered system and the cost for some of these remedies is more than you are able to handle, even a 21"x21" fan with a furnace filter on the back will help clean the air. The fan will hold the filer in place. The best you could do is have a Reme Halo whole house air purifier installed in your air duct system. With the Halo, it will purify every cubic ft in your home every 30 minutes, and it really works. I installed one in my home and loved it so much I became a distributor.