Healthy Housing in the News - Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

EPA Not Effectively Implementing the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its report today entitled EPA Not Effectively Implementing the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule The OIG report finds that “the EPA does not have an effective strategy to implement and enforce the lead-based paint...

September 9, 2019

In the News

Jackson Fights Lead Hazards in Homes With New Program

Jackson Free Press

Some older Jackson homes with lead-based paint could get a little safer, especially for children, under a new program City leaders announced Monday.

#Residents with houses built before 1978 can have their homes tested for lead-based paint, which is known to cause serious health issues, and remedied if necessary under the new Lead Safe Housing Program. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development donated $1.3 million to fund the program.

June 18, 2019

Lead

Task force launches campaigns to address housing concerns

Observer - Dispatch

Local elected officials and nonprofits came together Tuesday to announce two separate campaigns aimed at improving regional housing options.

June 6, 2019

Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks at Green & Healthy Homes initiative event to improve homes

ABC57

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May 6, 2019

In the News

EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness Month

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Rhode Island Department of Health as one of only three national winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Each year during Asthma Awareness Month, EPA honors programs delivering excellent environmental asthma management as part of their comprehensive asthma care services to improve the lives of children and families with asthma.

May 1, 2019