Link to US EPA list of local lead-safe renovators and lead hazard evaluators

Link to Ohio Department of Health list of licensed lead abatement contractors and lead risk assessors. (Note: For "Category" select "Licensed Lead Service Providers"; enter city and Ohio; check "Only Active Licenses".

Free grants for lead repairs up to $10,000 - Cleveland

Back to School Media Campaign-Cleveland Lead Awareness Commercial

Upcoming Trainings and Other Events

—Lead-Safe Renovator - EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Training
NEW DATE- September 17, 2010, 8:00-5:00

Neighborhood Leadership for Environmental Health (NLEH)

NLEH is in partnership of Environmental Health Watch, Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Earth Day Coalition, and Cleveland Clean Air Campaign. In four Cleveland neighborhoods, NLEH is working with residents and community organizations to: 1) learn about their environmental health concerns; 2) educate them about available data ; 3) help communities prioritize issues to work on; 4) advocate for resources and government and corporate action to tackle those priorities. Visit the NLEH website.

Making Health a Considerations for Housing Decisions in Cleveland/Cuyahoga County - CDC Strategic Alliance for Healthy Housing

Remote Monitoring of Home Air Quality for Comparison of Energy Star and Deep Energy Retrofits - HUD Green & Healthy Homes Technical Study

Green Communities Information for NSP

Climate Change

Existing housing, most of which will still be lived-in 50 years from now, accounts for 24% of carbon dioxide emissions in Greater Cleveland (2005), comparable to the contribution from industry (27%) and transportation (33%).  Energy use for a typical Cleveland house produces more than 10 tons of CO 2 annually. Most of that is from natural gas and other fuels for home heating.

The Most Terrifying Video You Will Ever See 2 (Youtube Video)

Lead Poisoning and Asthma and Healthy House

Free grants for lead repairs- Lead Free Cleveland
Call for information (216) 961-4646
-Lead Repair Program Brochure
-Lead Repair Program Application

Information for Landlords: Disclosure Form and Booklet

Lower Dust Lead Levels Proposed
The National Center for Healthy Housing and other groups petitioned the US EPA to take steps to more adequately protect children from the dangers of lead-based paint and leaded dust.

New "Level of Awareness" for Cleveland/Cuyahoga County

Roaches and Asthma

Cockroaches are the source of potent, pervasive and persistent allergens that can trigger asthma attacks. See our Cockroach Control Guide and other roach control material.

Cleveland Water vs Bottled Water: Cleveland Wins!
Did you know that the cost of bottled water is 2000 times the cost of tap water? Americans consume over half a billion bottles of water a week, and only 20% of the bottles get recycled. Watch Annie Leonard's The Story of Bottled Water, where she defends Cleveland's water against claims made by Fiji Water and supports drinking from the tap. Check out theThe Story of Stuff video and Annie Leonard's new The Story of Stuff book.

New bed bug presentation from EPA and the National Center for Healthy Housing                                  

Jim LaRue's Checklist of moisture trouble spots and  Seven steps to a healthier home

Chemical Safety and Security

Clorox to stop using, transporting chlorine in US

Chemical Security 101: What You Don't Have Can't Leak, or Be Blown Up by Terrorist

Recent Reports and Articles

Cuyahoga County Health Rankings

Childhood lead exposure and uptake in teeth in the Cleveland area during the era of leaded gasoline

Leaded gasoline chief culprit for 20th century neurological defect

Toxic Chemical Lobby: Exclusive Leaked Footage (Video)

Human Health Risks From Low-Level Environmental Exposure: No Apparent Safety Thresholds

Enhancement of Local Air Pollution by Urban CO2 Domes

Coming Alongside- information on pollutants, toxins, and invisible dangers in our food, water, soil, and air

Last updated 8/18/10