Join EPA and regional air quality partners from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington for a 2020 Wildfire Year in Review, as well as wildfire smoke and health messaging during the pandemic from the Washington Department of Health. There is no registration required, just use the Microsoft Teams information below.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Information:
Join on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only): +1 202-991-0477,,623302093#  
Phone Conference ID: 623 302 093#

Agenda:

1:00 pm           Welcome and Introductions

• Mike McGown – Smoke Management Coordinator, US Environmental Protection Agency Region 10

1:05 pm           Opening Remarks

• ​​Krishna Viswanathan – Air and Radiation Division Director, US Environmental Protection Agency Region 10

1:15 pm           2020 Wildfire Season Review and Updates from R10 States and Partners

• Oregon - Margaret Miller – Air Quality Planner – Forester, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• Idaho - Sally Hunter – Smoke Management Analyst, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
• Washington – Janice Peterson – Air Resource Specialist, US Forest Service

2:15 pm           Questions and Answers (2020 Wildfire Season)

2:30 pm           Short Break

2:35 pm           Health Messaging, Surveillance, and Impacts

• Wildfire Smoke Health Guidance & Messaging During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Kaitlyn Kelly – Air Quality Policy Specialist, Washington Department of Health
• Health Impact Surveillance During the September 2020 Wildfires, Dr. Carol Trenga – Environmental Epidemiologist, Oregon Health Authority

3:15 pm           Questions and Answers (Health Session)

3:30 pm           Bonus Discussion

3:50 pm           Wrap Up and Next Steps – Mike McGown

4:00 pm           Adjourn