As long as we have this bad air quality situation,

[PufPuf23]

7. Went to the medical clinic for planned reasons this AM.

Little different situation than most. Located within a National Forest where primary management is as territory of a Native American Tribe and now fire more than historically. I am multigeneration local but not NA and old and various health problems. General provider clinic is Indian Health Services and must travel several hours for cancer and other major stuff.

This AM the waiting room at clinic was stacked with boxes of air purifiers. Was offered one for free and said already have an air purifier. Was told these were special air purifiers and could be linked at my option to wiki. "Are you going to spy on me for smoking pot?" Turns out these air purifiers collect information for air quality studies. Have several pages to read and a form to sign but don't have to participate. But will.

Located in northern California. In 2020 and 2021, air quality was between 100 ppm and often over 300 ppm from the end of July to the start of Fall rains. Last year was smokier than have ever observed but for the 2020 and 2021 huge mega fires burned that within 9 miles to the south and 9 miles to the east, respectively.

At present, the Tribes (3 adjacent Tribes, 2 Reservations and where I am National Forest), US Forest Service, Pacific Gas and Electric and a public-private partnership called Fire Safe Councils ae all busy in prep for fire season. Wildfire is literally the biggest employer locally by far.