Community Impact
Community Impact of Wildfire Smoke
This is an example of how wildfire smoke impacts our communities.
December 8, 2022
Endless months of smoke, fire, restricted access for recreation, and curtailment of outdoor activities has a devastating impact on communities, cities, and counties nationwide.
It’s vitally important that our Congressional representatives from all regions of our Country recognize the economic, physical, and long-lasting cultural impacts that catastrophic wildfires have on all members of our society.
This is an example of how wildfire smoke impacts our communities.
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