Text equivalent of “Wildfire Health Threats: Risk Factors for Farmers and Ranchers”

[Colorful drawing of farmstead with fields on fire and livestock nearby.]

  • Water quality changes (e.g. increased metal content) may make water unsafe for humans and animals.
  • Urgently moving livestock and materials from disaster areas may put you and the animals in danger.
  • Heat exposure may cause fatigue, dizziness, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion.
  • Pollutants and particulate matter (PM 2.5) from smoke can worsen respiratory conditions.
  • Exposure to smoke can exacerbate illness and affect quality of life in susceptible populations.
  • Loss of home, produce, and livestock can cause immense anxiety, stress, and be extremely costly.

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