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May 09
May is Asthma Awareness Month
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 5/9/2013 9:59 AM

EPA developed the Event Planning Kit to equip state and local asthma programs to hold community-based asthma awareness and action events during Asthma Awareness Month. View it here:

http://www.epa.gov/asthma/pdfs/awm/event_planning_kit.pdf

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February 04
Federal Agencies Working To Make Homes Healthier
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 2/4/2013 2:36 PM
 The Healthy Homes Partnership is excited to share with you news regarding the newly published report, Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action. The Strategy for Action unifies federal action to advance healthy housing, demonstrating the connection between housing condition and residents’ health, and promotes strategies and methods intended to control and prevent major housing-related exposures and hazards in a cost-effective manner.
 
Health is not just about the quality of your health care, it’s also about where you live and the home you live in. It is estimated that over 30 million U.S. housing units have significant physical problems and/or elevated levels of lead, radon, or other contaminants placing occupants at risk for potential illnesses and injuries.
 
The Strategy for Action will guide federal action, which will in turn influence, the activities of state and local governments, and private and non-government organizations’ toward contributing to the substantial reduction in the number of American homes with health and safety hazards.
 
On Monday, February 4, 2013, leaders of five U.S. federal agencies joined together in a press event to announce the launch this bold new vision. Visit the interagency website, www.HUD.gov/healthyhomes to watch a webcast of the event, learn more about the Strategy, and see a video from the soon-to-be-released Healthy Homes consumer website.​
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January 16
Test your home for radon, protect your health
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 1/16/2013 1:16 PM

National Radon Month, in January of each year, is focused on raising awareness about the dangers of high radon levels in homes. Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the world, along with smoking and secondhand smoke. http://www.radonmonth.org

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October 25
HUD Celebrates Children’s Health Month
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 10/25/2012 10:55 AM

Good health starts at home! Protecting the health of children from home indoor dangers is a top priority for HUD’s Office of Healthy Homes Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC): http://blog.hud.gov/index.php/2012/10/19/hud-celebrates-childrens-health-month/

Seven Tips for Keeping a Healthy Home: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=DOC_11882.pdf

 

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October 15
October is Children's Environmental Health Month
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 10/15/2012 10:57 AM

http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/chm-home.htm

EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment requires us to continue to pay special attention to the vulnerabilities of children, and especially to children living in disadvantaged communities. Children are more affected by pollution than adults for many reasons. They are smaller, their organ systems are still developing, their play and learning behaviors expose them to additional environmental threats.

 

In October and throughout the year, EPA will work with parents, teachers, and health providers to promote healthy environments where children live, learn and play.

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August 03
Integrated Pest Management: A Guide for Affordable Housing
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 8/3/2012 11:07 AM

A new illustrated, 81-page guide that will help affordable housing managers, owners or anyone seeking to integrate IPM practices in housing. IPM is the coordinated use of information about pests, the environment and best control methods to manage pests. Great pictures and the latest recommendations for control of bed bugs, cockroaches, rodents and other pests.

http://www.stoppests.org/stoppests/assets/File/IPM-Guide-for-Affordable-Housing.pdf

Download additional resources at www.stoppests.org

 

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July 20
Take the 40 Gallon Challenge to Conserve Water
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 7/20/2012 8:56 AM

 

The 40 Gallon Challenge is a call for residents and businesses to reduce our region's water use on average by 40 gallons per person, per day. The challenge began in 2011 as a voluntary campaign to increase water conservation.
Several things you can do around your home:
Fix leaky pipes.
Turn off fawcet when brushing teeth.
Use food wastes for compost instead of using the garbage disposal.
Use water appliances that have the WaterSense label (dishwasher, clothes washer, showerheads, toilets).
Water outside plants early in the morning.

 

http://www.40gallonchallenge.org/

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June 05
President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 6/5/2012 12:34 PM

http://www.epa.gov/childrenstaskforce/actionplan_one_pager.pdf

A Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities.​

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May 14
May is Asthma Awareness Month
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 5/14/2012 8:29 AM

There are many environmental triggers which can make asthma worse. The top 5 indoor environmental triggers are: secondhand smoke, dust, mold, pest problems and pets. For more information on asthma, visit EPA's asthma web site: http://www.epa.gov/asthma/

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April 26
Prepare your storm shelter BEFORE severe weather strikes
by  Laura BoothNo presence information  on 4/26/2012 12:56 PM

Dr. Gina Peek, with Oklahoma State Extension, gives tips on how to inspect, repair and stock your storm shelter BEFORE the tornado warning is issued. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQ2oOpVxPk

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