Air

TEPA’s Air Quality monitoring program objectives are:

 

    1. Collect data about air quality conditions that affect members of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation
    2. Reduce risk to the health of the Hoopa community from poor air quality conditions;
    3. Promote the health, social welfare, and economic well-being of the Hoopa Valley Tribe.

 

For specific air quality indicators and health protection actions, see the Smoke Health Protection Plan.

 

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
 

 

Indoor Air Quality

 

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns. – USEPA

 

Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality

During a wildfire, smoke can make the outdoor air unhealthy to breathe. Some of the smoke from outdoors can enter your home and make it unhealthy to breathe indoor air, too. Reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke inside your home.

 
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IAQ School Assessments

The key to maintaining good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is to conduct regular walkthrough assessments of your school facilities.

 
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Indoor Air Quality in the Home – What you can do!

Whether you live in an apartment, townhome or single family home, an old home or are building a new home, there are many ways to protect and improve your IAQ.

 
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Covid-19 and the effects of Ventilation

Ventilate your home by getting fresh air into your home, filtering the air that is there, and improving air flow. Improving ventilation can help you reduce virus particles in your home and keep COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses from spreading.

 
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