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Clean Air Centers Offer Relief From Wildfire Smoke. Check Out the Map.
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By Anya Ellis
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June 26, 2024

In this Nov. 9, 2018, photo people cover their faces walk their dog as smoke fills the air during the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, Calif. (AP File)

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With wildfire season here, the California Air Resources Board has launched an interactive, statewide map of Clean Air Centers, where people can seek refuge during periods of poor air quality.

The map, created in collaboration with local air quality control districts, provides a one-stop shop for Clean Air Center information, including temporary and permanent locations, operating hours, contact information, and on-site resources, such as free Wi-Fi.

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You can view the map at this link.

These centers will serve as a safe place for Californians who do not have access to adequate air filtration when there is unhealthy air pollution.

“Californians need to know where to turn for a safe haven in the event of an emergency that threatens local air quality,”said CARB Chair Liane Bandonh, “The Clean Air Centers map makes that essential information easily accessible to those who need it most.”

A look at the Clean Air Centers located in the central San Joaquin Valley and East Bay. (CARB/Screengrab)

$5 Million Pilot Program

The California Clean Air Centers Map highlights the work done through funding from the $5 million pilot program devised to build a network of Clean Air Centers throughout the state. The program funds ventilation system upgrades and provides portable air cleaners to facilities located in vulnerable communities. It is responsible for about 200 of the centers shown on the new map.

“Clean Air Centers are a high-value investment that provide direct, immediate health benefits to some of our most at-risk communities,” and Tung Le, executive director of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association, “Access to clean air is a fundamental right that becomes a critical need when emergencies and other urgent situations arise. This map empowers individuals and communities with the information they need to stay safe during wildfire smoker and other air pollution events.”

Some centers will not appear on the map at all times, as some are only open during wildfire smoke events or other emergencies. CARB and local air districts will update the map as additional centers open.

CARB is also working to upgrade its mobile app, California Smoke Spotter, to include Clean Air Center locations and information. It is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

 

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Anya Ellis,
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Anya Ellis began working for GV Wire in July 2023. The daughter of journalists, Anya is a Fresno native and Buchanan High School graduate. She is currently at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in film and media studies and minoring in creative writing. She plans to pursue her masters in screenwriting after graduating. You can contact Anya at anya.ellis@gvwire.com.

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