By: Hanna Nakano
A new pilot program brings high quality air filtration devices to nearly a thousand families in Yolo County to help keep indoor air healthy, even through the smoke of wildfire season and poor air quality days.
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District will provide 700 devices to eligible households in certain fire risk zones on a first-come, first-served basis through its Fresh Air For All — Home Air Filtration Pilot Program, which is already open for applicants.
“Smoke from wildfires can significantly impact public health, and we’ve already experienced some poor air quality this season,” Gretchen Bennitt, Executive Director of the District said in a press release. “This pilot program is focused on supporting our most vulnerable communities by offering home air purifiers to help protect indoor air.”
Residents can sign up in advance online or on-site during a distribution event. Applicants need to complete the form and provide a document showing proof of address—like a driver’s license or utility bill. Once the form is submitted and documentation is verified, participants can take home a unit immediately. One application per household. Devices may be picked up at a distribution event or at the District office located at 1947 Galileo Court, Suite 103, Davis.
Eligible applicants will receive one Oransi AirMend 150HB air filtration unit and one replacement HEPA filter, designed to last up to 12-months.
Fires are possible throughout the year, but the peak fire season in Northern California usually begins in June or July and runs through late October or November.
Distribution Events
Saturday, Aug. 16, 12p—2p
Rio Vista Library, Rio Vista
Sunday, Aug. 17, 10a—12p
Holy Cross Church, West Sacramento
Saturday, Aug. 23, 12p—2p
Arthur F. Turner Community Library, West Sacramento
