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LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM | ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Provides testing for lead poisoning for uninsured children ages 6 months up to 6 years with home inspections to find, and correct lead problems. Offers free educational materials, and cleaning supplies.

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Lead Abatement

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act:
. Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not
selling to minors
. Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)

Environmental Exposure Response
. Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance
. Hazardous spill response
. Environmental radiation investigations

Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring
. Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility
. Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics
. Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports

Indoor Air
. Indoor air complaint investigations
. Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
. New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public
buildings and work places)
. Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program

Radon
. Radon surveillance and investigations
. Information on testing homes for radon
. List of state certified radon mitigation contractors

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Soil Contaminant Testing
Radon Information
Tap Water Information
Air Pollution Control/Fuel Efficiency Incentives Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Mold Pollution Information
Climate Change Prevention Programs
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Oil Spill Cleanup
Automobile Emissions Control
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Industrial Pollution Control
Asbestos Information
Smoking Regulation
Hazardous Spill Cleanup

TARGETED HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - NYSHCR | NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL

A NYS program that helps low- and moderate-income homeowners pay for critical repairs. To qualify, a household's total income must be below 80% of the area median income. Homeowners who qualify can receive up to $40,000 per household to cover the costs of repairs such as:ADA improvementsRoof repairsAddressing code violationsUtility upgradesMold remediationInstalling safety featuresAccessibility modificationsStructural repairs

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Roof Maintenance/Repair
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Mold Abatement
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Ramp Construction Services

PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE | ROCKLAND COUNTY DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Protects soil and water resources by registering all petroleum tanks, conducting facility inspections, and assuring expedient remediation of petroleum contamination at PBS sites only.

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Environmental Hazards Cleanup
Environmental Hazards Evaluation

Housing Services - University District CDA

Offers several programs to assist with housing needs. Emergency Assistance Program: Intended to address emergency situations such as utility service interruption (plumbing, heating, electrical) and the repair of specific house systems that are in poor or dangerous condition (roof, chimney). Conditions noted with each request for emergency assistance will be verified by a representative of the Office of Strategic Planning. Property must be well maintained and structurally sound. 50/50 Program: Offers a conditional grant for low-income first-time home buyers who are purchasing an existing one or two bedroom home in need of rehabilitation in the City of Buffalo. Grant is to assist in the rehabilitation of the home being purchased, amounting to one half of the rehabilitation cost up to a maximum of $25,000. City funds are used to match private financing for renovations to bring the property into compliance with local standards and lead-based paint hazard reduction requirements. Weatherization Program: Offers funds, up to $5,000 per structure, to assist homeowners in the City of Buffalo to make their homes more energy efficient and protected from the elements. Eligible expenses through this program include weather-stripping and caulking of doors and windows; cleaning, testing, and repairs of heating systems; adding insulation to walls and ceilings; and minor repairs as needed. Program is available city-wide to income-eligible owner occupants who meet program application guidelines. Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Program: Provides financial assistance to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers for closing costs related to the purchase of their first home. Funds are provided as an interest-free conditional grant/loan with a five-year term that is secured by a second mortgage on the property. Home Repair Program (currently unavailable until further notice): Offers housing repairs such as replacing windows, doors, furnaces, and hot water tanks. Program is available to income-eligible owner occupants who meet program application guidelines. Targets 20 owner-occupied homes for critical home repairs in the 14214, 14215, and 14216 zip codes of the City of Buffalo.

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Roof Maintenance / Repair
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants / Loans
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Weatherization Programs
Plumbing Maintenance / Repair
Housing Down Payment Loans / Grants
Lead Abatement
General Minor Home Repair Programs

Environmental Health - Genesee County Health Department

Provides a wide variety of services essential to the health and well-being of all Genesee County Residents. Service areas include public water supply protection, community sanitation and food protection, private water and sewage disposal systems, realty subdivision plan review, public health nuisances, residential lead investigations, chemical emergencies, rabies investigations, and enforcement of both the Adolescent Tobacco Use and Prevention Act (ATUPA) and the NYS Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA). The Environmental Health division also operates multiple anti-rabies immunization clinics annually to administer vaccines to domestic animals, including cats, dogs, and ferrets, in order to reduce the spread of the potentially life threatening disease.

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Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Home Sanitation
Public Facility Health Inspection
Smoking Regulation
Rabies Vaccinations
Rabies Control
Sewer System Maintenance
Anti Blight Initiatives / Reporting
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Lead Testing
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Water Quality Assurance
Pool Sanitation

LEADSAFE Niagara County - Lead Hazard Reduction Program

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.

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Lead Abatement

HOARDING INITIATIVE PROGRAM | FAMILY SERVICE SOCIETY OF YONKERS

A free service for older adults help individuals who are afflicted with hoarding, who compulsively accumulate possessions and fail to discard trash creating an unsafe, hazardous and dangerous living environment for themselves and those living in the immediate vicinity. Provide free services to low to moderate income seniors that are unable to afford cleaning services. Mental health, clean-up, organizing, extermination, legal assistance are among the free services that will be provided.

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Hoarding and Clutter Cleanup Services

HEAP HEATING EQUIPMENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT BENEFIT | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Can help eligible homeowners repair or replace your furnace, boiler and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep your home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace your furnace, boiler, and/or other essential heating equipment, $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. You may call your HEAP Local District Contact to apply.

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Furnace Maintenance / Repair
Large Appliance Repair
Fuel Storage Tank Removal / Replacement Programs
Water Heater Maintenance / Repair

Lead Poisoning & Prevention - Chautauqua County Health Department

Provides services including free home inspection for lead hazards and instruction on lead abatement for tenants, landlords, and homeowners. May also offer cleaning and painting supplies and a free lead renovator's education course along with a re-inspection. For children identified as having high blood levels, provides education, monitoring, case follow up, environmental investigation, nutrition, and developmental screening.

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Lead Poisoning Screening
Lead Testing
Lead Abatement
Lead Information

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention - Cattaraugus County Health Department

Provides a variety of services including: - Lead poisoning prevention education - Lead screening for age appropriate children through referral to private physicians or directly for uninsured or under insured children - Free lead testing for children ages 1 and 2 who otherwise could not afford to be tested. - Case management to children with confirmed elevated lead levels and assess their environment to determine the source of lead contamination. - Instruction to property owners of the methods/procedures to reduce or eliminate sources of lead poisoning.

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Lead Testing
Lead Abatement
Lead Information

Energy & Housing - CCA

In conjunction with the Weatherization Assistance Program and in instances that a home is in need of repairs too extensive for weatherization, CCA may serve qualifying owner-occupied homes to address roofing and other healthy and safety issues. Also partners with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the Healthy Neighborhoods Program (see separate record)

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Lead Abatement

Environmental Conservation Services | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Allegany Sub-Office

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

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation

Environmental Conservation Services | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Allegany Sub-Office

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

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act:
. Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not
selling to minors
. Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)

Environmental Exposure Response
. Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance
. Hazardous spill response
. Environmental radiation investigations

Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring
. Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility
. Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics
. Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports

Indoor Air
. Indoor air complaint investigations
. Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
. New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public
buildings and work places)
. Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program

Radon
. Radon surveillance and investigations
. Information on testing homes for radon
. List of state certified radon mitigation contractors

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Soil Contaminant Testing
Radon Information
Tap Water Information
Air Pollution Control/Fuel Efficiency Incentives Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Mold Pollution Information
Climate Change Prevention Programs
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Oil Spill Cleanup
Automobile Emissions Control
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Industrial Pollution Control
Asbestos Information
Smoking Regulation
Hazardous Spill Cleanup

Environmental Conservation Services | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Region 8

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

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation

Environmental Conservation Services | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Region 9

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

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation

HEATING EQUIPMENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT BENEFIT - HEAP | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

** The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. ** The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit can help eligible homeowners repair or replace their furnace, boiler and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep your home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace your furnace, boiler, and/or other essential heating equipment, $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. You may call your HEAP Local District Contact to apply.

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Large Appliance Repair
Fuel Storage Tank Removal / Replacement Programs
Water Heater Maintenance / Repair
Furnace Maintenance / Repair

Replacing Old Lead Lines (ROLL) Program - Buffalo Water

Replaces lead water service lines and damaged (broken or leaking) water service lines in residential homes in the City of Buffalo.

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Lead Abatement
Water Service Connection / Repair

Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Program - ECDOH

A low-cost initiative available to property owners, qualifying families, and home-based daycares. Provides lead hazard identification and contracted labor and supplies* to remediate and control lead hazards (*value not to exceed the cost of correcting lead hazards only). Property does not have to be owner occupied to qualify. All work is performed by EPA-certified lead abatement contractors. Qualifying properties will receive: - Free lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment (valued at $800/unit) - If identified as lead and/or healthy homes hazards, new windows, doors, siding, trim, exterior and interior painting, porch repair and home safety measures Program is NOT intended to perform non-lead-related renovations or home rehabilitation work, although some funds may be available for minor healthy home improvements.

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Lead Abatement

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - Niagara County Department of Health

Committed to reducing the potential of lead exposure for all children living in Niagara County. Lead is a poison that can affect every system of the child's body. It is particularly harmful to the developing brain, sometimes causing severe developmental delays that may affect the child throughout his or her lifetime. Program goals include assurance that all children ages one and two (and up to age six if at risk) have been tested for lead poisoning, minimizing the risk of childhood lead exposure through educational home visits and environmental referral, if appropriate; providing information on proper medical evaluation and follow up; preventing lead exposure to children before they are harmed; and identifying, controlling, and/or safely removing lead hazards in the child's environment. Services provided include lead testing of uninsured children who require a test; reviewing lead test results; notifying parent or guardian of elevated test results; visiting parent or guardian at home to provide education on care of children with elevated blood lead levels; and if appropriate, referring children to the NCDOH Early Intervention Program for developmental testing.

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Lead Abatement
Lead Information
Lead Testing
Lead Poisoning Screening

FORT DRUM MEDDAC INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES | FORT DRUM MEDICAL ACTIVITY (MEDDAC)

Provides monitoring, evaluation, and control of health hazards affecting military and civilian personnel.

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Noise Abatement
Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Asbestos Testing
Armed Forces Civilian Auxiliaries
Industry Specific Occupational Health and Safety
Lead Testing

SMALL HEATING OIL TANK (ART. XI) ABANDONMENTS AND REMOVALS | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Committed to protecting our groundwater from petroleum contamination. The proper closure of small underground petroleum tanks, such as heating oil tanks, can reduce that threat. Contact the department to schedule an upcoming small heating oil tank removal/abandonment, or to print out a confirmation letter for a previously completed small tank closure. Call for detailed information.

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Fuel Storage Tank Removal / Replacement Programs
Fuel Storage Tank Information
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Fuel Storage Tank Testing

LEAD SAFE WESTCHESTER (LSW) | WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Provides income eligible homeowners, including rental property owners and landlords with repair funds for older homes and apartments for the removal and replacement of windows with lead elements, and/or painting and repair of lead-based materials.

What's Here

Home Rehabilitation Grants
Environmental Hazards Cleanup

Environmental Conservation Services | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Bath Sub-Office

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

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation