In response to the increasing health hazard from wildfire smoke in the Bitterroot Valley, Bitterroot Climate Action Group (BCAG) announces the availability of 56 factory-refurbished Winix c545 HEPA portable room air filtration units for distribution at no charge to the elderly, households with young or vulnerable children and individuals with respiratory health conditions who cannot afford to purchase such units. The units were purchased with funds from private donations to BCAG and a grant from the Rapp Family Foundation.
Recipients must be residents of Ravalli County and complete an application. To apply for a unit by phone, contact our volunteer program coordinator Sarah (406-381-6226) or apply online at hepa@bitterrootcag.org. Units will be delivered to applicants as required, and a pickup day will be arranged for those with transportation.
Charly Mabbott with one of the HEPA air purifiers provided by Bitterroot Climate Action Group.
Bitterroot Climate Action Group is a local nonprofit organization working locally on ways we can adapt to climate change and build a more sustainable community. To learn more about BCAG’s programs and activities visit https://bitterrootcag.org.
BCAG extends sincere thanks to the Rapp Family Foundation for their generous support of this program.
For more information pertaining to this release: Hillery Daily, Co-Chair, Bitterroot Climate Action Group, 406-821-4523.