The Wildfire Smoke Relief Act authorizes FEMA to provide emergency assistance to people living in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires. The bill targets vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals, parents with children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with chronic respiratory or heart conditions. Assistance includes providing smoke-prevention equipment such as air filters, N95 masks, portable air purifiers, and home weatherproofing materials like weather strips and window coverings. If equipment alone cannot adequately protect someone, the bill allows FEMA to provide temporary shelter assistance. The legislation applies to areas where air quality remains unhealthy for at least three consecutive days due to wildfire smoke.
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