"Mask Up: Protecting Yourself from Unhealthy Air and Wildfire Smoke"

Cloth face masks are unlikely to filter out wildfire smoke and medical face masks can only filter out about 20% to 30% of smoke particles. The best option is to wear a respiratory mask like a N95 or P100 mask, which should be secure and cover the nose and mouth. Connecticut skies have been hazy due to smoke from over a hundred wildfires in Canada, causing unhealthy air quality levels and advisories to remain indoors, especially for those with cardiopulmonary disease or elderly.