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Lead-Safe Roanoke
Education and Outreach
 Lead-Safe Roanoke sponsors and co-sponsors education and outreach events to inform the public about the risks of lead poisoning. Events may be held during Roanoke City Public School events, neighborhood block parties, community events, faith-based gatherings, or visits to day-care providers and landlords. These events are also available to any interested party who are concerned about the risks of lead poisoning.
Click on the links to the left to see pictures from previous events. For additional education information, call (540) 853-5681 or e-mail Lead-Safe Roanoke.
Publications
Many publications exist that provide additional information on the hazards of lead-based paint, such as:
For these and other publications regarding the hazards associated with lead-based paint, Virginia's Department of Health, Lead-Safe Virginia Program provides:
Many of these publications are available in different languages.
Additional Information and Links
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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