Three steps to stay safe from wildfire smoke

June 12, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

Breathing wildfire smoke can harm everyone’s lungs, heart, and overall health. Three steps can help you and your loved ones stay safe when wildfire smoke is in the air.

Long power outages and road closures: How to stay safe

November 21, 2024.Reading time 7 minutes.

Learn how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, food poisoning, hypothermia, and other health and safety risks when the power is out for a long time.

Public Health Camp 2024: A video tour

August 23, 2024.Reading time 12 minutes.

45 young King County residents joined the second annual Public Health Camp from August 5-9, 2024 at our offices in downtown Seattle. The camp opens doors for students to explore career opportunities, make connections, and gain experience and skills in public health.

Four steps to stay safe from wildfire smoke this summer

June 12, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

Check local air quality and move indoors when it’s smoky out. See our four steps to stay safe from smoke this summer.

How to prepare for wildfire season in King County

June 15, 2023.Reading time 11 minutes.

This year, wildfire smoke is forecast to start early in King County and last into the fall. Record-setting forest fires have already darkened skies in Canada and the eastern U.S., and our region is set to be next. By preparing now, you can help to protect your and your family’s lungs, heart, and health from smoke.

We’re ready for warmer weather – but our bodies might not be

May 11, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

As we look forward to temperatures in the mid-80s and low 90s this weekend, the sudden change from cooler weather can create health risks for many people.