SNOW/ICE
The month with the lowest average temperature in Oregon is ________.
JANUARY
The population most impacted by wildfires is _________.
THE HOUSELESS AND OUTDOOR WORKERS
JULY
Allergens are _____ during drought.
INCREASED
During drought, healthy water sources are _________.
DECREASED
Higher snowfall combined with higher temperatures results in ______.
HIGHER RAINFALL
DRINKING WATER
Types of heat-related illnesses.
HEAT CRAMPS, HEAT EXHAUSTION, AND HEAT STROKE
A _______ number is better when it comes to measuring air quality using the Air Quality Index (AQI).
LOWER
Ranging from moderate, severe, extreme, and exceptional drought, the majority of Eastern Oregon is in __________________.
SEVERE DROUGHT
The three months with the highest number of car crashes in Oregon.
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER
_______ Oregonians were displaced in the 2020 fire season. (how many?)
40,000
Signs that someone is overheated
HIGH BODY TEMPERATURE, REDDENING SKIN, FAST PULSE, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, AND DIZZINESS
Four health consequences of smoke inhalation.
AIRWAYS/SINUS IRRITATION, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, ASTHMA ATTACKS, ETC.
Higher amounts of rainfall and freezing rain can make roads _____.
DANGEROUS (SLIPPERY)
The three factors that determine wildfire spread.
FUEL, WEATHER AND TOPOGRAPHY (LAND LAYOUT)
Green roofs (roofs with plan cover) can _______ indoor temperature and ________ energy efficiency.
REDUCE; IMPROVE
__________ particles cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat and can cause respiratory issues.
SMOKE AND DUST
During droughts the number of disease carrying pests like mosquitoes and rats _________.
INCREASES
TRAVEL TO HOSPITALS IS DIFFICULT
From 2013-2019 in Oregon, $62.4 million was the average _________.
Urban forests (vegetation within our community) can help reduce local air temperature by up to __ degrees.
NINE
When we breathe in ________, they enter our bloodstream and cause respiratory issues.
AIR POLLUTANTS
In dry conditions, particles like pollen and smoke linger in the air. This lowers the _____ where we live
AIR QUALITY