A federally funded grant program designed to help families stay safe from lead. Homes built prior to 1978 could contain lead-based paint. When small children are exposed to lead it can cause behavioral problems, damage to organs, and learning problems. Homeowners and renters in Niagara Falls and Lockport may qualify for free or low-cost lead-based paint control and housing improvements. Potential items that qualify include replacement windows, replacement doors, fresh paint, aluminum trim, and more. Application to this program is open to any household with a child under 6 (either living in the home or frequently visiting). Assistance is available to determine if applicants meet the income and eligibility requirements. Rental property owners are encouraged to apply as well.

Provides the information and tools that families, homeowners, and property owners need to prevent children from being exposed to dangerous lead hazards. Program comprises two parts: The Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention Grant Program (Lead Primary) and Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention Initiative (Primary Initiative). Lead Primary activities are focused in neighborhoods that have been identified as "communities of concern" where children are at highest risk for lead poisoning. Activities are carried out in 1, 2, 3 or 4 unit family homes in zip codes identified as "Communities of Concern" for lead poisoning (see eligibility for specific zip codes). "Areas of High Risk" within these zip codes are identified to receive a concentrated intervention. Each home in the "area of high risk" receives a full exterior inspection, and in some cases, an interior inspection and a lead education visit for the occupant. Repairs, utilizing lead safe work practices, must be made to any identified lead hazards. The Primary Initiative is a county-wide program available in all areas of Erie County. Families with young children who want information about lead poisoning prevention can request an assessment of their pre-1978 home. A visual exterior and interior inspection by staff will identify any potential lead hazards and a lead education visit with the family will provide cleaning supplies and strategies for avoiding lead hazards. Repairs, utilizing lead safe work practices, must be made to any identified lead hazards. Program also provides: - Free training on how to conduct "Lead Safe Work Practices" (LSWP) when doing repairs or remodeling in the home; see website for class schedule and registration. - Free materials and supplies for doing the required work "lead safe" after taking the LSWP course; - Referrals to additional resources and programs available for lead poisoning prevention; - Training for agencies, municipalities, and community organizations.

Provides education and support in areas of disease and injury prevention. Areas may include nutrition, dental health in children, STDs, worksite wellness, HIV/AIDS, cancer screening and education, teen pregnancy, family planning, lead poisoning prevention, physical activity, communicable and chronic diseases, rabies control, tobacco use prevention and cessation, and car seat safety.

Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play. Services include: Education, screening services, and information about making homes safe.

* Provides education to prevent lead poisoning.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Provides education, monitoring, case follow up, environmental investigation, nutrition, and developmental screening for children with elevated lead levels. Information regarding lead poisoning is available for the general community.

* Conducts inspections of food manufacturers, grocery stores, warehouses, bottling plants.

* Evaluates and inspects food labeling and advertising.

* Seizes unfit or adulterated food.

* Licenses food operators.

* Samples food products for analysis.

* Investigates consumer complaints.

Provides Greene County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions solid waste and recycling management information and a program for disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas.

Provides research-based information and education on soil improvement, plant selection, proper plant care, eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and other issues related to gardening.

Provides educational programs to the public (schools, churches, civic groups, organizations, work sites) on a variety of health topics such as playground, sun, and traffic safety, poison control, and emergency preparedness.
Offers a six week Healthy Living Workshop for individuals living with, or caring for someone with, a chronic disease.

The Residential Lead Inspection unit is responsible for conducting environmental lead assessments at residential housing units. Assessments are done at homes that have children with elevated blood lead levels. Program issues "Notice of Demand" to remediate lead problems within these homes. Residential lead inspections are also done on a "request" basis as a fee-based service.

Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste, operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.

Provides surveilleance and plan approval of public water supplies, wastewater treatment plants, individual properties, realty subdivisions, and residential developments. Conducts stream monitoring, pollution investigation, toxic waste surveillance, and ionizing radiation installation inspections.

* Maintains a website that allows individuals to take virtual tours of homes highlighting common home environmental health hazards (lead, indoor air quality/mold, asthma triggers, pests, safety/injury prevention). * Provides information to the public on how to address home environmental health issues through connection to professional resources and steps that can be taken by homeowners/tenants. * Maintains an online list of resource agencies and programs that provide information and assistance to address home environmental health hazards.

For information regarding COVID-19 please check our website at http://www.cortland-co.org/432/Health-Department.To find COVID-19 vaccine locations community members can: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.

* Inspects and issues permits for temporary residences (hotels, motels, etc.), swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, and children's camps.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Monitors campgrounds, children's camps, drinking water, food served to the public, housing hygiene, lead poisoning prevention, mobile home parks, pools, beaches, spas, rabies prevention, radon, sewage systems, smoking restrictions and temporary residences.

In-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire, radon, child safety and other environmental health hazards.Current cooling centers for Cortland County (July 2019)Access to IndependencePort Watson Mini Conference Center** To Be Determined by the Red Cross**-Red Cross will let 2-1-1 know when these centers are open and designated as official cooling centers for Cortland County residents

Regulates and enforces public health and environmental matters in Tioga County Services Include: Child Passenger Safety (Car Seat) Program Children With Special Healthcare Needs Early Intervention Program Child Find Immunizations Lead Poisoning Prevention Dental Services Communicable Disease Permits, Inspections and Enforcements Substance Use Services

Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.To report nuisance wildlife or animals injured or distressed, call 607-753-3095 x 247.

The Environmental Health Division is responsible for enforcing NYS Public Health Law and the State Sanitary Code in Schoharie County. The division provides services, guidance and education, which prevents illness, improves people's health, protects the environment and enhances the quality of life for all Schoharie County residents.