06/24/2026
Wildfire Smoke Advisory: Protect Your Health
Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality across our region, and we're encouraging everyone to take steps to protect their health.
Smoke can affect anyone, but it can be especially harmful for:
• People with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions
• Individuals with heart disease
• Young children
• Pregnant women
• Older adults
Even healthy individuals may experience irritated eyes, coughing, headaches, a sore throat, or shortness of breath when air quality is poor.
Here are a few ways to protect yourself:
• Limit time outdoors when smoke levels are elevated.
• Keep windows and doors closed when possible.
• Use air conditioning or an air purifier if available.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities and exercise.
• Stay well hydrated.
• If prolonged outdoor exposure is unavoidable, consider wearing a properly fitted N95 respirator.
If you have asthma, COPD, or another chronic lung condition:
✔️ Make sure your rescue inhaler is readily available.
✔️ Check that your inhalers and medications are not expired.
✔️ Follow your prescribed treatment plan.
✔️ Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen.
Meeker Drugs at Pioneers Medical Center is here to help. If you need inhalers or other respiratory medications, our pharmacy team can assist with refills, coordinate with your provider when appropriate, and help ensure you have the medications you need during wildfire season.
If you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe coughing, or worsening respiratory symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.
We also want to express our sincere gratitude to the firefighters, first responders, healthcare teams, and emergency personnel who are working tirelessly to protect communities throughout our region. Thank you for your dedication and service.
Stay safe, take care of one another, and continue to monitor local air quality conditions.