Compare a portable air cleaner, a compatible HVAC filter, and a temporary DIY unit by room size, airflow, smoke-particle performance, ozone, noise, power, and upkeep.
Seasonal readiness guides
Review household systems as heat, cold, storms, wildfire smoke, travel, and other seasonal conditions change.
Choose and prepare one room that can reduce wildfire-smoke particles while remaining cool, usable, and ready for the household to leave if conditions change.
Prepare for wildfire with local alerts, early evacuation decisions, a portable kit, property-specific risk reduction, indoor smoke planning, pets, power loss, and safe return.
Prepare for a winter power outage with a safe heating plan, pipe protection, food and water decisions, official alerts, daily checks, and clear exit triggers.
Avoid common winter planning errors involving generators, indoor heat, travel, pipes, food, alerts, medical needs, overexertion, supplies, and the decision to leave.
Prepare for hurricanes with official forecasts, evacuation decisions, water and food, documents, home protection, generator safety, pets, communication, and recovery limits.