Prepare for the worst: 10 steps to get ready for wildfire smoke
People with a plan feel more empowered and self-reliant during wildfire disasters. They have better mental and physical health outcomes than those who were less prepared. (Shutterstock)
The wildfire season in western North America keeps setting new records and the outlook for the coming summer seems grim.On top of the concerning environmental conditions, more people are spending more time outdoors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Given that most wildfires are caused by human activity, the summer…