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Want to know how to stay healthy during wildfire conditions? Join this online event
3M brand N95 particulate respirators are displayed on a table on July 28, 2020 in San Anselmo, California.
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We're hearing a lot of questions about what health risks we now have because of the ongoing wildfire crisis. So we wanted you to know about a webinar scheduled for tomorrow made up of health experts.
Why now: Smoke and ash from the fires have affected the air. Toxins and pollutants have contaminated drinking water in some areas. Many in L.A. County are wondering what to do, what not to do, and for how long.
How to register and attend: The webinar, titled "The Fires: Air Quality, Public Health & What to Do Next," takes place Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The webinar is being put on by the Coalition for Clean Air. It's free and open to everyone. Sign up to attend with this link.
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