Option

Promote safe indoor air quality measures in buildings.

Details

Focus of action
Public Health Education and Outreach
Option

Promote safe indoor air quality measures in buildings.

Focus of action
Public Health Education and Outreach

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Develop voluntary measures and incentives, such as a certification program for clean air buildings, to encourage safe indoor air in public buildings, schools and businesses. Air Pollution People Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57))
Educate homeowners, landlords and renters about options to create safe indoor air (e.g., MERV 13 air filters, portable air cleaners), especially during wildfire smoke events. Air PollutionFire (Wildfire) People Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57))
Make portable air cleaners more accessible to improve indoor air quality in homes during wildfire smoke events. Air PollutionFire (Wildfire) People Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57))