{"id":41810,"date":"2024-07-22T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=41d5e66810ef1e4031b2dd17ccbc51b9"},"modified":"2024-08-06T10:50:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T10:50:12","slug":"extreme-heat-wildfires-and-weather-events-prepare-for-the-unexpected-this-summer-inside-and-outside-the-home-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/extreme-heat-wildfires-and-weather-events-prepare-for-the-unexpected-this-summer-inside-and-outside-the-home-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bptVideoPlayerContainer\">\n<video id=\"bptVideoPlayer\" controls=\"controls\" controlsList=\"nodownload\" poster=\"https:\/\/d372qxeqh8y72i.cloudfront.net\/1042191627_video.jpg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/42191_1042191224.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/42191_1042191224.ogv\" type=\"video\/ogg\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/42191_1042191224.webm\" type=\"video\/webm; 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Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major concern. These conditions can lead to increased particulate pollution.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to help protect yourself is understanding the Air Quality Index, monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. The higher the air quality index is, the poorer the air quality. When particulate air quality is poor, you should take measures to reduce particles in your home or that you breathe.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in immediate danger, follow the authority&#8217;s instructions. Otherwise, the best thing you can do is to stay indoors. Make sure all doors and windows are closed, and if you have an HVAC system, use a filter with a MERV 13 or higher rating, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtrete.com\/3M\/en_US\/p\/d\/b00039899\/\"  data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow\">3M Filtrete MPR 1900 Air Filter<\/a>, and replace it regularly. 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These conditions can lead to increased particulate pollution.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to help protect yourself is understanding the Air Quality Index, monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. The higher the air quality index is, the poorer the air quality. When particulate air quality is poor, you should take measures to reduce particles in your home or that you breathe.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in immediate danger, follow the authority&#8217;s instructions. Otherwise, the best thing you can do is to stay indoors. Make sure all doors and windows are closed, and if you have an HVAC system, use a filter with a MERV 13 or higher rating, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtrete.com\/3M\/en_US\/p\/d\/b00039899\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">3M Filtrete MPR 1900 Air Filter<\/a>, and replace it regularly. 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