Wildfire Smoke and Face Mask Use
For areas with severe air quality impairments from wildfire smoke, there are ways to reduce exposure or limit physical activities. However, individuals who must spend time outdoors in heavily impacted areas from wildfire smoke may consider wearing an N-95 respirator mask. These masks will filter out fine particles but they don’t work for everyone. Masks do not work on people with beards because they do not seal well enough to provide protection. Masks are also not appropriate for infants or small children. People with chronic disease should check with their health care provider before wearing a mask as it more difficult to breathe.
A limited supply of masks have been distributed to the following locations:
- Northeast Tri County Health District Colville office at 240 East Dominion Ave
- Northeast Tri County Health District Republic office at 147 N Clark Street, Suite 1
- Northeast Tri County Health District Newport office at 605 Hwy 20
- American Red Cross Shelter located at Kettle Falls High School
- Kettle Falls Visitor Center
- Kettle Falls Public Library
- Colville Public Library
- Hunters Public Library
- Loon Lake Public Library
- Northport Community Library
Additionally, many hardware stores, home improvement stores, and pharmacies may have supplies of N-95 face masks.
More information about proper mask use can be found at http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/334-353.pdf.
- Matt Schanz, R.S.
- Administrator
- 240 E. Dominion Ave.
- Colville, WA 99114
- Office 509-684-2262, Option #3
- Direct 509-563-8009
- Mobile 509-680-7597
- mschanz@netchd.org
- www.netchd.org
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NONDISCRIMINATION Information for Columbia School District No. 206
Columbia School District 206 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. William J. Wadlington, Superintendent/Principal at P.O. Box 7, 4961 B Hunters Shop Road, Hunters, WA 99137. Telephone: 509-722-3311. Email: wwadlington@columbia206.com.
Select the link below to access the discrimination complaint process
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. William J. Wadlington
Superintendent/P-6 Principal
PO Box 7
4961 B Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
509.722.3311
wwadlington@columbia206.com
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Dr. William J. Wadlington
Superintendent/P-6 Principal
PO Box 7
4961 B Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
509.722.3311
wwadlington@columbia206.com
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Dr. William J. Wadlington
Superintendent/P-6 Principal
PO Box 7
4961 B Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
509.722.3311
wwadlington@columbia206.com
Click here for complaint procedure.
