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Wildfire Recovery — What Actually Matters for Health (and What People Get Wrong)
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
Description
After a wildfire, most people focus on visible damage. The real question is: What actually matters for your health when you return home? In this episode, we look beyond structure and into air quality, contamination, and hidden risks that are often overlooked:
- Why air quality—not structure—is often the first concern
- What smoke damage actually leaves behind
- Why duct cleaning isn't the first step
- The limits of ozone treatments
- How water damage and mold complicate recovery
- What to prioritize before moving back in
This isn't about doing everything. It's about doing the right things first. When the problem is framed correctly, recovery becomes clearer—and safer.