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The air we breathe is vital to our lives, but because of air pollution it may not always be safe to breathe. Protective measures you can take during events of poor air quality are provided below. We’ve also provided tips on how you can help reduce air pollution.

• How to Prepare for Smoke Events/Emergencies​​​​ – What you can do in advance of smoke events to protect yourself and your loved ones.
• What to Do During Smoke​ Events – Familiarize yourself with the actions to take in case of a smoke emergency.
• Air Pollution​ Facts​ – Learn about the air ​pollution, who it affects and ways to reduce it.
• Things to do to ​Spare the Air​ – Simple tips on how to reduce pollutants in our environment and your home.
• Current Air Quality Conditions – Check out the Air Quality Index forecast in your area.
• Air Quality Index Activity Chart - Recommended restrictions on outdoor activities on poor air quality days.
• Air ​Alert​ – Sign up to be notified when air quality is forecasted to be unhealthy.

Protect the air quality in your home

• The Inside Story: A Guide to​ Indoor Air Quality​​
  
• Indoor Air Hazards Every Homeowner Should Know About​
  

• Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality​ Management District
• Sacramento Regional Air Quality Resource - Spare the Air Program
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Air and Radiation​