About this episode

Air quality scientist Phil Swartzendruber discusses safety tips for the smoke season in Seattle.

Smoke season has arrived. Air quality scientist Phil Swartzendruber from Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is here to tell us what you need to know to stay safe. Check your air quality here. Tap for some cooling center resources: here and here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: KUOW News and Information

Guest: Phil Swartzendruber

Topics covered

• air quality
• smoke season
• safety tips
• local news
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, KUOW

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