Scenario Guide
Wildfire smoke response plan
Wildfire smoke days can worsen quickly. The value of the tool is helping you move from passive checking to an actual response plan.
Decision question: Do I need to shift from monitoring to indoor protection, filtration, and schedule changes now?
Default AQI check
165
Exposure window
24h
Equivalent exposure
3.17
cigarettes for this scenario
Practical checklist
Close windows early once smoke is moving in, not after the house already smells smoky.
Run filtration continuously in the main living space and sleeping area.
Keep essential trips short and mask outdoors.
Save the current AQI result URL and review it with the next forecast update.
What to watch for
- Smoke smell indoors, which often means the house is no longer protective enough.
- AQI staying above 150 overnight or across multiple days.
- Vulnerable household members developing symptoms even when inside.
Why this scenario page matters
AQI becomes more useful when it changes a specific plan. This page gives you a reusable starting point, but the actual calculator lets you plug in the current reading and duration to see the dose change in real time.