The quality of our air can affect your health. We are working to educate our communities on how to monitor air quality and what to do in the case of a wildfire smoke event.
The Lincoln County Health Department, in partnership with local schools, have Purple Air Monitors at the following locations in Lincoln County:
- Reardan
- Davenport
- Wilbur
- Almira
- Harrington
- Odessa
- Sprague
The monitors provide a real-time report of air quality in those areas to the Washington Smoke Information website.
The Lincoln County Health Department has secured a limited supply of HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters through a grant from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to support low income and health impaired residents through poor air quality. These air cleaners help reduce the health impacts of wildfire smoke and are for individuals who have a qualifying health condition and meet income eligibility. The HEPA filter becomes the property of the recipient.
Each portable air cleaner comes with one additional replacement filter. Users of these filters assume responsibility for obtaining and replacing the HEPA filters in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
Please submit an application to see if you qualify. You can submit using our online application or visit us at 90 Nicholls St., Davenport, WA to fill out a hard copy application.
It’s important to know the effects of smoke from fires and how to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy during a smoke event. Below are some resources that will be helpful to you:
Frequently asked questions about smoke from fires: Smoke From Fires | Washington State Department of Health
Department of Ecology’s Air Monitoring Network: Interactive Maps (wa.gov)
Current wildfire locations: Washington Smoke Information (wasmoke.blogspot.com)
How wildfire smoke effects your body: How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Body | Wildfires | CDC