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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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Mold Abatement
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Roof Maintenance/Repair
Ramp Construction Services
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Provides financial assistance to reduce lead-based paint hazards in privately owned, residential structures in the City of Syracuse. Common repairs provided by the program include new windows, doors, and siding.

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
Asbestos Information
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Industrial Pollution Control
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Radon Information
Tap Water Information
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Oil Spill Cleanup
Smoking Regulation
Mold Pollution Information
Automobile Emissions Control
Air Pollution Control/Fuel Efficiency Incentives Programs
Climate Change Prevention Programs
Provides home visits to identify environmental hazards and educate families and provide referrals. Distributes free cleaning, safety, and health products to improve the home environment
Provides monitoring, evaluation, and control of health hazards affecting military and civilian personnel.

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

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
Asbestos Information
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Industrial Pollution Control
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Radon Information
Tap Water Information
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Oil Spill Cleanup
Smoking Regulation
Mold Pollution Information
Automobile Emissions Control
Air Pollution Control/Fuel Efficiency Incentives Programs
Climate Change Prevention Programs
Oversees technical expertise groups including Harardous Materials Response Group, Technical Rope Rescue Group, Underwater Search and Rescue Team, and Wilderness Search and Rescue.
* Provides home owner services to first time homebuyers as well as current homeowners. Tenant Education, including information on tenant rights and resources. Guidance for senior homeowners, including counseling on Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. Foreclosure prevention. Homeowner repair grants information (Housing council doesn't provide grants but can help in finding information).* Offers landlord services such as courses to help better manage their properties and Paint lead safety, provides free and low cost publications and forms to help them manage relationships with tenants.* Schedules inspections for Landlords accepting LTSA's (Landlord Tenant Security Agreement). * Offers information and referral hotline for homeownership and rental related questions.* Provides a rental registry with available housing units for rent. The list is updated every Tuesday and Thursday and is available on the website. The registry cannot be mailed.* Member of the Healthy Homes Partnership.* Additional information on current programs available on agency website. Does not provide financial assistance for rent or security deposit.

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Housing Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Lead Abatement
Housing Search Assistance
Low Cost Home Rental Listings
Public Awareness/Education
Discrimination Assistance
Provides screening tests for lead poisoning and monitors the records of all lead screening conducted in Oswego County. Ensures appropriate medical follow-up and makes referrals for environmental, and nursing visits when indicated.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Lead Abatement
Lead Testing
Lead Poisoning Screening
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.
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.

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Watershed Conservation
Water Resources Conservation
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Conservation Service Volunteer Programs
Land Conservation
Ecosystem Management
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities
Responsible for implementing programs and providing information to help individuals live healthier lives by minimizing environmental health threats. Some efforts are targeted to the population at large, such as monitoring of public and private drinking water supplies, food safety in restaurants, fire safety in hotels, and permitting of mass gatherings. Other programs target specific needs such as interventions to prevent illness from rabies, lead poisoning, failing septic systems, and sale of tobacco products to minors.

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Food Safety Education
Ebola Control
Zika Virus Control
Outpatient Clinic Complaints
Funeral Director Complaints
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Food Poisoning Investigation
Pest Information
Condominium Complaints
West Nile Virus Control
SARS Control
Public Facility Health Inspection
Food Complaints
Universal Precautions Programs
Head Lice Control
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Environmental Hazards Information
Water Quality Monitoring
Meningitis Control
Pre/Post-Exposure Rabies Immunizations
Rabies Control
Pool Sanitation
Mold Abatement
Environmental Hazards Reporting
Influenza Control
Fire Prevention Information
Health Spa Complaints
Tuberculosis Control
* Offers residential or commercial bio-recovery and trauma cleaning services that is OSHA certified. Mold removal. Air duct cleaning. Carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning. Graffiti Removal. 24/7 emergency services for water damage. Sewage removal. Waterproofing services: foundation repairs, basement cleanout, draining, water extraction, and structural drying. Fire and smoke damage remediation. * Offers a cleaning service for individuals with incontinence issues, including cleaning following individuals leaving the home setting to move into professional care. Hoarding cleanup.

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Mold Abatement
Graffiti Removal
Carpet Cleaning
Air Duct Cleaning
Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup Services
Hoarding and Clutter Cleanup Services
*Addresses lead hazards in privately owned housing.
*Aims to prevent childhood lead poisoning by creating lead-safe housing
*Helps homeowners, landlords, and tenants control hazards from lead in paint, soil and dust.
*Works in coordination with HEPA Vacuum Loaner Program and Lead Poisoning Prevention Education

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Lead Testing
Lead Abatement
Lead Safe Homes
Lead Information
* Provides compensation to innocent victims of crime. Funds direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs. Advocates for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims.* Offers financial relief to innocent crime victims as a last resort. Medical and funeral expenses. Loss of earnings or support. Funding for counseling for the victim and certain family members. Crime scene clean-up. Repair/Replacement of essential personal property up to $500. Court transportation expenses. Other expenses: call for information or visit website.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Crime Victim Compensation
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup Services
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
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
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
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
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
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
Provides financial assistance to reduce lead-based paint hazards in privately owned, residential structures throughout Onondaga County. Common repairs provided by the program include new windows, doors, and siding.

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Lead Abatement
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Lead Safe Homes
Lead Information
Protects soil and water resources by registering all petroleum tanks, conducting facility inspections, and assuring expedient remediation of petroleum contamination at PBS sites only.
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.

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Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities
Watershed Conservation
Land Conservation
Conservation Service Volunteer Programs
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Ecosystem Management
Wildlife Rescue/Relocation
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Water Resources Conservation
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.
** 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