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Excessive Heat Warning in Boston
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Mayor Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the heat in the forecast. The City will activate cooling centers, and pools will be open across Boston.

Smoke-free homes resources

The Boston Public Health Commission provides free materials and help to support smoke-free housing.

Free materials

BPHC provides free materials (including small building signs and window decals in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole) to support smoke-free housing. Download the order form and email or fax it to us.

Resources for landlords

BPHC offers free help and support with smoke-free housing, including:

  • answering questions and troubleshooting by phone any issues related to smoke-free housing
  • conducting trainings for building staff
  • attending resident meetings and speaking about health consequences of secondhand smoke exposure and resources for quitting smoking

Please contact us at HealthyHomes@bphc.org​ or 617-534-4718 for more information.

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