The goals of this lead
hazard control program are to address lead hazards in owner and renter
occupied single-family residential facilities, to educate the public about
lead issues, and to encourage economic development. The role of the
Public Health and Environmental Services Department is to coordinate and
manage the overall activities associated with lead-safe work performed.
In brief, the services provided by this program include:
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Educating the public and doing outreach about
the hazards of lead-based paint;
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Conducting case management for children with blood levels of
10 ug/dL or greater, in accordance with guidelines provided
by the Centers for Disease Control and the Texas Department
of Health;
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Coordinating with local health care facilities
screening for lead exposure in children under the age of
six;
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Assessing and identifying housing units with
lead-based paint hazards;
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Implementing lead abatement and relocation
(when necessary) for families in housing units where lead
hazards are found.
To qualify for help from the Harris County Public Health
and Environmental Services Department, all housing units must be
located within the
Harris County service
area, which includes unincorporated Harris County and
the following cities that have signed a cooperative agreement
with Harris County:
Bellaire,
Deer Park, Galena
Park,
Humble, Jacinto
City,
Katy,
La Porte,
Morgan's Point,
Seabrook,
Shoreacres, South
Houston,
Tomball,
Waller,
Webster, and
West University Place.
This includes all of Harris County, except for the
City of Houston,
Pasadena, and
Baytown.
Hazard control will be provided through contracting with
local firms who are certified with the Texas Department of
Health and who have had experience in performing lead abatement
work.
In order to qualify, the following information must be
provided:
1. Income and employment information
a). A recent paycheck stub from your place of
employment.
b). If self-employed, a copy of your income-tax
return.
c). An award letter or proof of Social Security
Income
and Social Security benefits.
2. Utility statements (water, electric or gas bills).
3. Your Social Security number.
4. Your Driver's License or Identification number.
5. Your property deed, showing your home's legal
description
and your name as the property owner.
6. Your Homeowner's Insurance Policy.
For more
information, email your questions to the
Lead Hazard Control Program
or call us at: (713) 439-6369.
For the
City of Houston's lead-based
paint program, call
(713) 794-9217. |
