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State of Montana Mitigation Plan for Wildfire Exceptional Events Liz iz Ulr lric ich, , Montana DEQ

Missoula and Ravalli counties were subject to mitigation requirements for PM2.5 due to wildfire events. Mitigation plan created for identified areas and all other areas of Montana should they become subject to mitigation requirements for wildfire events in future years.

Public Notification and Education Programs 1. Today’s Air Website 2. Wildfire Seasonal Activities 3. Coordination with National Weather Service 4. Social Media 5. Outdoor Wildfire Activity Guide 6. Educational Videos 7. Additional Monitoring

Steps to Identify, Study, 2010-2016 PM 2.5 24-hr Ave. Conc. (Jun- and Implement Site Name/Location Oct) (no wildfires) Mitigating Measures Billings 5.6 Birney 4.7 Broadus 5.5 1. Measures to abate or Butte 8.5 minimize contributing Columbia Falls 7.5 controllable sources of Frenchtown 9.2 identified pollutants Hamilton 7.0 2. Minimize public exposure Helena 7.4 3. Processes to collect and Lewistown 3.7 maintain data Libby 10.2 Malta 4.1 4. Consulting with other Air Missoula 7.3 Quality Managers Sieben Flats (NCORE station) 3.4 Sidney 6.3

Other Source Contribution • Low population and industrial sources • Wood smoke is primary source of PM2.5 in Montana • Wildfire smoke • Prescribed burning • Wood stove smoke

Minimize Public Consultation with other Air Quality Exposure Managers • State & Local • USFS Air Resource Advisors Agencies • Missoula City-County Health Department • Federal Agencies • Local Media • Health Professionals • School Officials Thank You! eulrich2@mt.gov