Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic matter burn. These particles can cause burning eyes, runny nose, coughing, a scratchy throat, irritated sinuses and headaches.

Protect Yourself

Use common sense. If it looks smoky outside, it's probably not a good time to mow the lawn or go for a run. It's probably also not a good time for children to play outside. When smoke is heavy, avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Remain indoors. Keeps windows and doors closed, temperature permitting. Keep your indoor air as clean as possible. Avoid using gas stoves or candles indoors. Dust masks are ineffective against smoke. If you have asthma, lung or heart disease and your symptoms worsen, call your doctor.

Air Quality Information

Current air quality information can be found on the AirNow website. Click here to see the current air quality data from our closest air monitoring station in Grand Teton National Park.  To find other air monitoring stations around Wyoming to go the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality site.