Option

Promote safe indoor air quality measures in buildings

Details

Focus of action
Public Health Education
Option

Promote safe indoor air quality measures in buildings

Focus of action
Public Health Education

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Educate homeowners, landlords and renters about options to create safe indoor air (e.g., MERV 13 air filters, portable air cleaners), especially during wildfire smoke events. Air QualityWildfire People Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57))
Make portable air cleaners more accessible to improve indoor air quality in homes during wildfire smoke events. Air QualityWildfire People Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57))
Develop voluntary measures and incentives, such as a certification program for clean air buildings, to encourage safe indoor air in public buildings, schools and businesses. Air Quality People Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57))