Air Quality – Impact of Smoke on Health

Resources

Information and warnings for air quality

The following websites provide information on local air quality, fire, and incidents:

• For information about the air quality in your area visit EPA AirWatch.
• To receive early notification of an incident or emergency near you download VicEmergency – Apps on Google Play or VicEmergency on the App Store.
• To setup and customise your app visit VicEmergency support (click on the link to the VicEmergency Knowledge Base).
• For up-to-date information on local incidents and warnings visit the VicEmergency website.

Factsheets on air quality, smoke and health

For resources and information on the impact of poor air quality and health refer to the following websites:

• The Environment Protection Authority's (EPA) school-specific resource air quality and outdoor activity: guide for schools and early childhood centres (published 24 March 2021).
• Asthma Australia provides information and resources on air quality and the potential impacts on people living with asthma.
• The Department of Health provides information on the use of P2 and N95 face masks in fire affected areas, including instructions on how to fit masks properly. Refer to the Bushfires – Guidelines for use of face masks factsheet.
• EPA provides information and guidance on smoke, air quality categories and general health advice, the impact of smoke and your health and factsheets in languages other than English about smoke and fire recovery.