{"id":47201,"date":"2023-09-25T18:12:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=47201"},"modified":"2023-09-25T18:12:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:12:24","slug":"genesee-orleans-counties-lead-hazard-control-and-healthy-homes-grant-expanded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/25\/genesee-orleans-counties-lead-hazard-control-and-healthy-homes-grant-expanded\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS COUNTIES\/Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant expanded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead is a metal that is toxic to our bodies. Young children under 6 years old are most at<br>risk for lead poisoning because their bodies are rapidly developing. A child with lead<br>poisoning can experience learning difficulties, lower IQ, difficulty paying attention, organ<br>damage, and anemia. At very high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal.<br>\u201cLead poisoning is preventable,\u201d stated Gabrielle Lanich, Lead Program Coordinator of<br>Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). \u201cIt is important to stop<br>children from coming in contact with lead hazards before poisoning occurs.\u201d The<br>Genesee County Health Department has expanded their Lead Hazard Control and<br>Healthy Homes Grant, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development<br>(HUD), to include Livingston and Wyoming Counties. The grant now includes Genesee,<br>Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.<br>The Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (HUD) Grant addresses lead-based paint<br>hazards, as well as certain health concerns, in homes and apartments in Genesee,<br>Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming (GLOW) Counties. In order to be eligible for these<br>funds, homeowners and property owners must meet all of the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tenants or homeowners who are income eligible (limited funds for vacant units,<br>call for more information)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building was built prior to 1978<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one child under the age of 6 living in the home, or visiting 8 or more<br>hours a week, or a pregnant female<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead-based paint hazards in the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current on tax and mortgage payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other requirements determined on a case by case basis<br>Rental property owners are also required to match 10% of the total project costs. For<br>example, a rental property owner would be required to pay $2,000 for a $20,000 project.<br>Rental properties must have 4 units or less. All recipients are required to maintain ownership of the residence for 5 years after the project is completed. Applications can be obtained by contacting our lead program staff or found on the GO Health website.<a href=\"https:\/\/gohealthny.org\/\">GO Health &#8211; Genesee &amp; Orleans Public Health Departments (gohealthny.org)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible contracted work may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Window replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry door replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Porch repair or replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bare soil treatment\/landscaping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other general repairs<br>All work is completed by pre-approved local contractors trained and EPA-certified in<br>lead-safe work practices. If you would like to be added to our list of contractors, please<br>contact the Genesee County Health Department.<br>Our GLOW Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) team collaborates<br>with HUD to offer education on preventing lead poisoning and how to renovate safely. If<br>you have any lead related questions, contact the GLOW CLPPP team.<br>For more information, help determining eligibility, or to be added to our list of<br>contractors, contact the Genesee County Health Department at 585-344-2580 ext. 5555<br>or Health.GOlead@co.genesee.ny.us. You can also visit <a href=\"http:\/\/GOHealthNY.org\">GOHealthNY.org<\/a> for an<br>application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release Lead is a metal that is toxic to our bodies. Young children under 6 years old are most atrisk for lead poisoning because their bodies are rapidly developing. A child with leadpoisoning can experience learning difficulties, lower IQ, difficulty paying attention, organdamage, and anemia. At very high levels, \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/25\/genesee-orleans-counties-lead-hazard-control-and-healthy-homes-grant-expanded\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23,6],"tags":[2066,3953],"class_list":["post-47201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee-county","category-orleans-county","tag-genesee-orleans-county-health-department","tag-lead-hazard-control-and-healthy-homes-grant"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-chj","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":74518,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/glow-lead-hazard-control-and-healthy-homes-grant-glow-region\/","url_meta":{"origin":47201,"position":0},"title":"GLOW\/Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Grant \u2013 GLOW Region","author":"aka","date":"April 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release Lead is a harmful metal that can make people very sick, especially young children. Kids under age 6 are more at risk because their bodies and brains are still growing. Lead can cause problems with learning, lower IQ, trouble paying attention, damage to organs, and a blood condition\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":20391,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/10\/27\/wny-national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week-public-health-column\/","url_meta":{"origin":47201,"position":1},"title":"WNY\/National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week\/Public Health Column","author":"aka","date":"October 27, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"October 25th\u2013 31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which is a time when families, community organizations, and local governments join efforts in the fight against lead poisoning in their communities. Lead poisoning in children can lead to hyperactivity, reduced cognitive (thinking) ability, and other permanent, negative health effects. One\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;GENESEE&quot;","block_context":{"text":"GENESEE","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":51946,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/03\/30\/genesee-orleans-lead-poisoning-is-preventable\/","url_meta":{"origin":47201,"position":2},"title":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Lead poisoning is preventable","author":"aka","date":"March 30, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release Did you know lead poisoning is 100% preventable? \u201cLead is a metal that is toxic to our bodies and can cause serious health issues for children who have been exposed,\u201d stated Gabrielle Lanich, Lead Program Coordinator of Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). \u201cYoung children under\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":58189,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/10\/21\/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week\/","url_meta":{"origin":47201,"position":3},"title":"National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week","author":"aka","date":"October 21, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release\/Genesee\/Orleans County Health Dept. This year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) takes place from October 20-26. NLPPW is a call to unite individuals, organizations, and government to reduce childhood lead exposure by raising awareness about lead poisoning prevention. This week emphasizes various ways parents, caregivers, and communities can\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":24116,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/03\/26\/grant-funds-to-remove-lead-from-homes-expanded-to-all-municipalities-in-genesee-and-orleans-counties\/","url_meta":{"origin":47201,"position":4},"title":"Grant funds to remove lead from homes expanded to all municipalities in Genesee and Orleans Counties","author":"aka","date":"March 26, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release In January of 2019, the Genesee County Health Department received a $1.3 million dollar federal grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address lead-based paint hazards in residential buildings within the counties of Genesee and Orleans. 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