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Action
for a Better Community — has been
awarded up to $380,000 to fund a Lead Resource Center to help families and
property owners assess the lead risk in their homes and apply for funding to
reduce lead hazards. More than 1,000 individuals have received education about
the dangers and prevention of lead poisoning each year since the beginning of
the project.
City of Rochester,
Neighborhood and Business Development — was awarded
$1.5 million to fund the Lead Safe Homes Program, which provides grants to
property owners in the 14621 zip code for repairs needed to reduce lead paint
threats in their homes. To date, more than 90 houses slated to be made lead
safe have been completed.
Neighbor Works Rochester — received
$26,000 in 2010 for equipment that can detect lead within the layers of any
painted surfaces. Over 365 homes will benefit from having lead risk hazards
identified and clearance test reports issued using this equipment over the next
three years.
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Brochure
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