How To Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

Topic:        How To Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Expert:      Environmental health scientist Richard Peltier,
                   a School of Public Health and Health Sciences professor

Available:  Via phone, email and web video conferencing

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As historic wildfires threaten life, health and property in the West and spread smoke all the way to the East Coast, UMass Amherst environmental health scientist Richard Peltier can shed light on the health hazards of wildfire smoke and some strategies to protect yourself.