Wildfires
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:01 am
I have a friend who now lives in Eugene, Oregon who used to live in Tucson. But she can't even get out of her house now due to wildfires devastating the area. She can't breathe because of the smoke and needs masks desperately. She is able to get the masks within the next couple of days, even though the area is sold out. What I am concerned about is that the public's attention is diverted to Harvey when there are other people in need. And living in Tucson for about 1/4 century I understand what wildfires can do to the air we breathe. Children and the elderly can be especially vulnerable.
What I would like to do is spread the word that wildfires affect more people than just the area it burns. and can cause a lot of medical problems. And I believe that we need a better warning system about the air quality of areas affected. It would be great to teach the public about the dangers of contaminated smoke of wildfires so that it enters the public consciousness. That way they are able to get the masks and supplies quickly that are necessary to survive in a smoke filled environment.
Eugene Oregon is now sold out of respiratory equipment that can help them cope with the smoke resulting from local wildfires.Therefore people are needlessly suffering. They need the right supplies now desperately. This is also happening in Montana and California so the need is great, and will undoubtedly be greater as the climate changes.
I am starting this thread not just for others to be aware where help is needed as wildfires increase, but ideas on how to tackle the suffering of people in areas where there is need. This makes me sad this type of crises doesn't receive the exposure it needs.
Jennifer
What I would like to do is spread the word that wildfires affect more people than just the area it burns. and can cause a lot of medical problems. And I believe that we need a better warning system about the air quality of areas affected. It would be great to teach the public about the dangers of contaminated smoke of wildfires so that it enters the public consciousness. That way they are able to get the masks and supplies quickly that are necessary to survive in a smoke filled environment.
Eugene Oregon is now sold out of respiratory equipment that can help them cope with the smoke resulting from local wildfires.Therefore people are needlessly suffering. They need the right supplies now desperately. This is also happening in Montana and California so the need is great, and will undoubtedly be greater as the climate changes.
I am starting this thread not just for others to be aware where help is needed as wildfires increase, but ideas on how to tackle the suffering of people in areas where there is need. This makes me sad this type of crises doesn't receive the exposure it needs.
Jennifer
