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Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network

@chicagocarn.bsky.social

We are a collaborative project run by Air Support Project, Public Health Action Network, SOS and Windy City ToolBank to increase free and low-cost access to clean air tools, resources, and PPE in Chicago! Page under construction

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Public Health Action Network@publichealthaction.bsky.social · 7d ago

Live chat about the #Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network (Chi-CARN) on IG tonight: 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8PM ET. Chi-CARN is a collaboration with PHAN, @airsupportproject.bsky.social, SOS, and Windy City Toolbank, dedicated to bringing free masks and other clean-air materials to Chicago-area residents.

Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network@chicagocarn.bsky.social · last wk.

Want to learn more about Chi-CARN and the people running it? Join us for an Instagram Live chat with @keithmuise80.bsky.social of @publichealthaction.bsky.social, Jessica Pohto of Windy City ToolBank, and Sarah and Melissa of @airsupportproject.bsky.social Thursday August 6th at 7p CT/ 8p ET!

Promotional graphic for the Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network (Chi-CARN) on a light blue background. At the top is the Chi-CARN logo featuring a heart-shaped Chicago skyline and clouds beside the text “Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network.” Large black text reads, “Meet the Nonprofits of Chi-CARN.” A calendar icon displays the date “6 AUG,” and a red oval says “Tomorrow.” A white banner announces “CHI-CARN LIVE” with “Instagram Live @chicagocarn,” an Instagram icon, and the time “7p CT | 8p ET.” A red banner at the bottom reads: “For More Information: chicagocarn.org | hello@chicagocarn.org.”
Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network@chicagocarn.bsky.social · last wk.

Just a note that this is a separate event from the Instagram Live that we will be doing tomorrow!

Public Health Action Network@publichealthaction.bsky.social · last wk.

Join us and @airsupportproject.bsky.social on Thursday, August 13th, at noon ET for a Zoom discussion about an exciting new project: the Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network (Chi-CARN: @chicagocarn.bsky.social).  Register for the Zoom discussion at https://tinyurl.com/chicagocarn.

PHAN and Air Support Project logos New community resource! Jess Pohto, Executive Director, Windy City Toolbank Tarz Ludwigsen, CEO, Public Health Action Network Melissa Smallwood, VP, Air Support Project Thurs, Aug 13, 12 noon ET Register: tinyurl.com/chicagocarn Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network logo Background is a honeycomb pattern in a teal gradient on a black backdrop, with a city skyline at the bottom
Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network@chicagocarn.bsky.social · 3w ago

We are both grateful and honored to receive our first in-kind donation of high quality children’s masks from WellBefore! 1,500 extra small kids’ KN95 masks, 1,500 small kids’ KN95 masks, and 90 regular kids KN95 masks. They will be used to help kids with conditions like asthma breathe easier.

A white thank-you graphic recognizing an in-kind donation from WellBefore. At the top is the WellBefore logo in blue with a red heart containing a white cross. Large navy text reads, “THANK YOU,” followed by italicized navy text, “for your generous in-kind donation.” Red text below states, “The high quality children’s masks you sent will be distributed for free to nonprofits and mission based organizations throughout Chicago.” At the bottom is the Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network logo, featuring a heart-shaped Chicago skyline with clouds above and the organization’s name in blue and red.
Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network@chicagocarn.bsky.social · 3w ago

If you are stuck in the smoke, now is a good time to make your own air cleaner, also known as a Corsi-Rosenthal Box. DIY air purifiers (made using a box fan and 4 MERV-13 filters) out-perform many air purifiers on the market. MERV-13 HVAC filters are widely available at local hardware stores.

Infographic from the Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network titled “Make Your Own DIY Air Cleaner.” It explains how to build a DIY air purifier (Corsi-Rosenthal box) using a 20-inch box fan, four MERV 13 filters, duct tape, cardboard, and scissors or a box cutter. The guide is organized into five illustrated steps: (1) gather materials; (2) make a cardboard fan shroud by cutting a 20-inch square with a 14-inch circular opening and taping it to the fan; (3) arrange four filters into a square with airflow arrows pointing inward, add a cardboard base, and place the fan on top blowing upward; (4) tape and seal all seams to prevent air leaks; and (5) place the finished purifier in an open area 1–3 feet from surrounding objects, ideally elevated off the floor and away from open windows, and run it on the highest comfortable fan speed. The infographic notes that, when assembled correctly, the DIY purifier removes particles such as pollen, dust, wildfire smoke, viruses, and pet dander, and can outperform many commercial air purifiers. The bottom of the graphic includes the website ChicagoCARN.org, the email hello@chicagocarn.org, and a CC BY-ND 4.0 license.
Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network@chicagocarn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network (C-CARN) is a coalition creating low-to-no-cost access to PPE, air purifiers, and other clean air-related supplies in Chicago! Read more about our project on the @airsupportproject.bsky.social blog airsupportproject.com/introducing-... #cleanair #mutualaid

Introducing the Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network - AIR SUPPORT PROJECT

Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network or C-CARN’s goal is to transform how communities prepare for and respond to air quality emergencies from an individualized burden to a sustainable, collective, and...

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