In Montana, wildfire smoke can be one of the most serious health risks in our environment. That’s especially true for children, the elderly, and people who have heart or lung disease. All of us should take steps to limit our exposure when we can see and smell smoke in the air. Here are some steps you can take now and when wildfires are burning.

Are you and your family prepared for a potential disaster or emergency? Join us Sept. 14 for a free, fun, and informational Family Preparedness Fair, sponsored by Lewis and Clark County and the Elkhorn Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD). Learn more about attending the preparedness fair or register to be an exhibitor.

Suicide-prevention activists are challenging county businesses and organizations to breach the “military/civilian divide” by participating in a new cultural awareness campaign starting on Memorial Day. The Military Strong Campaign is a collaboration of the Lewis and Clark Suicide Coalition and a local “Mayor’s Challenge” group working to reduce suicides among service members, veterans, and their families. The campaign involves cultural competency training and social media challenges. Learn more about Military Strong.

Healthy Together, a community partnership to improve health, has released its 2019-2022 Community Health Improvement Plan for Lewis and Clark County. The group selected 3 priority areas on which to focus energy and resources: behavioral health (defined as mental health and substance abuse), early childhood, and access and referrals to services. Learn more about how the community plans to tackle these priorities.