Children’s Environmental Health Resource Library

This fact sheet from AirNow provides parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers with essential information on reducing children's exposure to wildfire smoke and ash, recognizing symptoms of exposure, and creating safe indoor environments.

This fact sheet from AirNow provides practical tips for reducing wildfire smoke exposure indoors and outdoors and useful information on how to reduce your risk of health problems during smoke events.

This website from CAL FIRE provides guidance on wildfire preparedness, prevention, and recovery, featuring the Get Ready, Get Set, Go! action plan and tools like the firePlanner and Returning Home Checklist.

This website from Ready.gov provides guidance on preparing for wildfires by receiving air quality alerts, developing a family emergency plan, and using fire-resistant materials to protect property. It also advises following safety protocols during a wildfire and discusses how to stay safe after a wildfire.

This website from the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) offers research and resources for public health officials, including wildfire smoke guidance and measures to protect the public when smoke is present, as well as how to communicate with the public about wildfire smoke and health.

This website from AirNow provides guidance on wildfire smoke preparedness, response, and recovery, including tips for reducing exposure, monitoring air quality, and safe cleanup after a fire. It also features a Fire and Smoke Map for real-time air quality updates and links to additional wildfire resources.

This website from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides information and resources for healthcare providers and caregivers on the risk of wildfires to children's health.

This website from the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) provides guidance for families, communities, and health professionals on protecting children from wildfire smoke exposure.

This website from the Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) provides essential guidance for parents, caregivers, and health professionals on protecting children from wildfire smoke, including mask use, asthma management tips, and smoke exposure reduction strategies. Many resources are also available in Spanish.

This website from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a collection of resources that guide you on how to prepare for, protect against, and recover from wildfires, with a focus on preparing your home and landscaping, reducing exposure to wildfire smoke, and post-wildfire safety.

This website from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides guidance on disaster planning, wildfire smoke risks, and returning home safely to protect children before, during, and after a wildfire. It also addresses psychological effects, advising caregivers on how to support children experiencing emotional distress.