Klickitat County Health Department

07/31/2025

If you have debris from the fire, and need to dispose of it, please go to the link below for more information.
https://www.klickitatcounty.gov/1644/Wildfire-Recovery

07/31/2025

If your home or property was damaged in the fire and you could use a re-entry kit, please stop by The Confluence Café tomorrow.
https://lyleconfluence.com/

07/29/2025

For more information please follow the link to our Klickitat County Public Health Department website.
https://www.klickitatcounty.gov/1644/Wildfire-Recovery

07/29/2025

The Burdoin Fire has impacted so many in our community, and we’re here to help. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey—it will help us understand your needs and connect you with the right resources.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2l90ETBB-3ZUEm4TPThwk5SKNRMHys0eVnWU8RTMjnla-5g/viewform

07/25/2025

Some good information to pass along, in case our air quality takes a turn.

Even though air quality has been fairly good throughout the Burdoin Fire, now's a good time to think about how to manage smoke from wildfires in the future. For more information, visit https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/

07/23/2025

Support is available during tough times.

07/23/2025

Public Service Announcement from North Central Public Health District:
Smoke from ongoing wildfires is impacting our air quality. Residents of Wasco and Sherman counties are encouraged to take steps to stay safe during smoky conditions
Stay informed and take care!

With increased smoke from ongoing wildfires, all residents of Wasco and Sherman counties are encouraged to take steps to prepare for poor air quality. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your

07/23/2025

Did you know? Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause mild to severe symptoms. It's important to know these symptoms so you can respond quickly and head to a space with cleaner air if you think you or someone you know may be experiencing a smoke-related illness. Look for these signs:
• Coughing or wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Runny nose and irritated eyes
If symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain become severe, seek medical attention right away. Learn more about how to stay safe during wildfire season at: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires

07/21/2025

The "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation guide informs you how to respond to the three levels of evacuation that may be necessary. Thank you firefighters and emergency responders for keeping our community safe!

07/21/2025

This morning, air quality in Goldendale is GOOD, AQI: 29
However, areas near Horseshoe Bend and Klickitat are seeing much higher levels of smoke:
🔴 Horseshoe Bend AQI: 159
🟠 Klickitat AQI: 132
These levels are unhealthy for sensitive groups and bordering on unhealthy for everyone. Please take precautions, especially if you or your loved ones have heart or lung conditions, asthma, are elderly, pregnant, or have young children.
- Check news, social media and local reports for the latest air quality status.
- Avoid physical activity outdoors when conditions are "unhealthy", "very unhealthy" or “hazardous.”
- Keep doors and windows closed but be mindful of hot weather as this may pose health risks for overheating.
- If you have an air system/AC run on recirculate and close fresh-air intake.
- Take extra care if you have a heart or lung condition, diabetes, are pregnant or over 65, as well as infants and children.
- Seek medical attention if the smoke is effecting your health.
For updated information go to:
https://map.purpleair.com/air-quality
http://wasmoke.blogspot.com

07/16/2025

Is it just cloudy or is it hazy from wildfire smoke? You can always get the latest on air quality and whether it's healthy to be outdoors, please go to:
https://map.purpleair.com/air-quality
http://wasmoke.blogspot.com