Keys2Prevention Study

01/15/2022

Certain groups in the U.S.—Blacks, Asians, Hispanics, Latinos, and low-income populations—are being exposed to higher levels of dangerous fine particulate air pollution than other groups, a study f…

09/10/2021

Let's all cheer YAY for rain!
Unfortunately our air quality index is still 283 which is considered Very Unhealthy, see https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/map
What have you experienced during COVID-19 related to air quality in Yakima County? CWU Public Health wants to know!
Please share your experience at https://keys2prevention.org
You could win a $25 gift card just for completing the survey!

09/09/2021

Due to our hazardous air quality, please keep an eye on your pet's breathing, eyes, noses and general behavior. Everyone stay safe!

09/09/2021

We are still gathering information related to air quality and prevention behaviors. Please let us know how you have been coping with the recent smoke and negative air quality in Yakima County. As an added incentive, if you complete the survey, you can be entered to WIN a $25 gift card! Information and Survey available at https://keys2prevention.org

09/08/2021

New burning operations at the Schneider Springs fire.

09/07/2021

Be prepared for increased smoke and unsafe air quality in your community with this map from the US National weather service.

09/01/2021

08/31/2021

Labor Day celebrations are traditionally held outside here in Central Washington. Are air quality and smoke influencing how you plan to spend the holiday?
CWU Public Health researchers want to know. Complete the survey and tell us about your experience with air quality. You may WIN a $25 gift card!
https://keys2prevention.org

08/30/2021

DIY air purifier. It's designed by experts but can be built by an amateur in under an hour.
https://www.npr.org/sections/back-to-school-live-updates/2021/08/26/1031018250/does-your-kids-classroom-need-an-air-purifier-heres-how-you-can-make-one-yoursel