Board discusses wildfire air-quality response; commissioner proposes community filter kits and workshops
Cook County officials described multi‑day clean‑air sheltering at the YMCA, distribution of more than 300 masks, and plans to partner with community sites for future clean‑air zones. Commissioner Frank proposed piloting about 100 low‑cost DIY air‑filter kits and workshops, with emergency management asked to evaluate the plan.
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Cook County public-health officials told the board July 21 that county staff and partners operated an air‑quality relief shelter at the YMCA for multiple days during hazardous smoke conditions and distributed hundreds of masks to residents.
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