How to Prepare for
Wildfire Season
A Concerning Issue
In 2021, the U.S. experienced 58,733 wildfires, burning a total of 7,139,713 acres across the country. It takes a lot of manpower to keep our lands safe. Every year, the U.S. Forest Service sends over 10,000 firefighters to help protect our homes and natural habitats. While not all of us can fight the fires directly, we can take steps to help keep ourselves safe and healthy throughout wildfire season, which is usually June–August.
Ways to Protect Your Home
Stay Informed
The internet offers countless resources to help you stay informed. You can also use the free VeSync app to receive alerts about local wildfires.
Stay Prepared
Download our wildfire preparedness checklist below to make sure you have the right supplies during the wildfire season.
Stay Up to Date
Regularly change your HVAC and air purifier filters for maximum efficiency and protection.
The Benefits of an Air Purifier
While these steps will ensure you are ready in case of an emergency, air purifiers offer even greater security and peace of mind, refreshing your air with powerful fan speeds and high-quality filtration. Purchasing the right model is essential for protecting your home from wildfire smoke. Home air purifiers can quickly filter a wide variety of airborne contaminants, cleaning the air in your home before pollutants can negatively impact your health.
Among other things, air purifiers:
- Filter hazardous materials like soot or ash in the air
- Help relieve asthma symptoms
- Reduce the transmission of airborne diseases
- Help neutralize unpleasant household odors
What to Look For
True HEPA Filtration
H13 True HEPA Filters offer medical grade filtration, capturing at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size. These fiberglass filters protect you from smoke particles like ash and soot.
High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filters
While a standard carbon filter offers some protection against smoke, High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filters are significantly more capable at filtering harmful compounds spread by wildfires. The high concentration of carbon pellets offers more effective filtration over a longer period of time.
Clean Air Delivery Rate
CADR is an important metric when assessing an air purifier’s ability to filter hazardous materials in smoke. Results are typically measured in cubic meters per hour (m³/h). The higher the number, the quicker the air purifier can refresh the air in the room.
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VeSync App Support
The free VeSync app offers wildfire support, enabling you to monitor air quality, stay updated on wildfires, and receive notifications about your surrounding area. With VeSync, you are always in the know and ready, whether you’re at home or away.
Remotely control your air purifier.
Receive instant wildfire alerts.
Review PM2.5 particulate data.
Monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental data.
Why Levoit?
Home is more than a space, it’s a feeling. At Levoit, we pay attention to every detail of your environment, from the ground you walk on to the air you breathe. Through customizable technology and award-winning home wellness products, we look to promote awareness and provide solutions that fit seamlessly into your daily routine. As our collection continues to grow, the guiding principle remains the same: you aren’t home until you feel at home.
Awards
Sources:
Annual 2021 Wildfires Report | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov)
Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture | People Working in Fire. 2022
