The Link Between Hurricanes & Air Quality
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Everyone wants to feel safe and comfortable in their home, but hurricane season can make this difficult. Entering this season with a plan can help alleviate your stress and boost your comfort at home. Here are some ways you can protect your indoor air quality and enter hurricane season with confidence.
How Hurricanes Affect Indoor Air Quality
Stormy weather can bring a flood of airborne contaminants to your doorstep. Stagnant water can be an incubus for the breeding of bacteria, viruses, and mold, and exposure can trigger allergy symptoms. Furthermore, damp environments often attract pests, and the pesticides used to combat these infestations can harm air quality levels.
Depending on the severity of the storm, these issues can linger and affect air quality for a while.
What You Can Do
When it’s safe to do so, clean up outdoor areas impacted by the storm. Wear gloves and proper safety gear to dispose of damp debris before it can play host to pests, mold, or bacteria.
To protect your indoor air quality, keep your doors and windows closed while running an air purifier. An air purifier will circulate your indoor air and help filter dust, pollen, smoke, fumes, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and other airborne contaminants. Our helpful sidekick is the Vital 200S. With this smart air purifier, you can control settings, change fan speeds, and check your home’s real-time air quality all in the VeSync app.
If you’re interested in other ways you can prepare for hurricane season, here’s a helpful checklist:
Important Note
The information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be used in medical emergencies or for diagnosing or treating any medical condition. It's crucial to consult a licensed medical professional for diagnosis and treatment. External links are for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsements. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the products and/or the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or correctness of the information provided herein.
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