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Lead-Safe Roanoke II
Education and Outreach
 Events where families with children under the age of 6 may be attending, such as neighborhood block parties, community events, faith-based gatherings, and events sponsored by schools and/or day-care providers provide an excellent opportunity for educational material advising of the risks associated with lead-based paint to be distributed
Publications
Many publications exist that provide additional information on the hazards of lead-based paint, such as:
- Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home
- Reducing Lead When Remodeling
For these and other publications regarding the hazards associated with lead-based paint, Virginia's Department of Health, Lead-Safe Virginia Program provides educational pamphlets and booklets for parents, caregivers, and day-care providers, and professional pamphlets and booklets for contractors, renovators, and landlords.
Many of these publications can be downloaded directly onto your computer, and are available in different languages.
Additional Information and Links
The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides the general public and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention. NLIC operates under a contract with the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with funding from the EPA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Contact the National Lead Information Center for detailed information or questions:
- By Phone: Call and speak with a specialist Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern time (except Federal holidays) at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
- By Recorded Message: The NLIC telecommunications systems has the capacity to receive recorded messages in English and Spanish 24-hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
- By FAX: 1-585-232-3111
- By Mail: 422 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Virginia's Department of Health Lead-Safe Virginia Program provides a wealth of information and technical assistance in the areas of medical and environmental assessments, provider training, and public education. Contact Lead-Safe Virginia for additional information or questions:
- By FAX: 1-800-864-7723
- By Mail: P.O. Box 2448, Richmond, VA 23218
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC) was established in 1991 by Congress to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in America's privately-owned and low-income housing. The office enforces HUD's lead-based paint regulations, provides public outreach and technical assistance, and conducts technical studies to help protect children and their families from health and safety hazards in the home. For additional information, contact OHHLHC at:
- By Phone: 1-804-771-2100
- By FAX: 1-804-822-4984
- By Mail: 600 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219-4920
- By email: VA_Webmanager@hud.gov
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