by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
DOH recently received a large donation of high-efficiency HVAC filters. These filters help remove fine particle pollution and improve indoor air quality. They are especially useful during wildfire smoke events. These filters can be used in ventilation systems or as...
by WFIS | May 24, 2024 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
At the beginning of May, the EPA changed several Air Quality Index (AQI) breakpoints that impacted DOH health guidance for fine particle pollution (PM2.5) and lowered quality thresholds from good to moderate. There will likely be more days in the yellow zone because...
by WFIS | Oct 16, 2023 | Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, WFIS News
WFIS attended the regional health department webinar hosted by OESD114 and found these tidbits on safe air quality useful for all schools. Everyone under 18 is considered in the “sensitive groups” as their lung capacity is lower and still developing. Often, the air in...
by WFIS | Aug 28, 2023 | Student Safety, WFIS News
Air quality activities guide As wildfire season overlays with the start of the school year, it’s a good time to have staff review the DOH’s revised Guidelines for School Activities Based on Air Quality. Resources on the DOH’s Smoke from Fires Tool...
