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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
Protects the community from adverse health effects resulting from environmental pollution, unsanitary conditions or unsafe practices by regulation and enforcement of the following environmental health programs mandated or delegated by the New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Nassau County Public Health Ordinance and Nassau County Legislation. Programs offered through the DEH include: Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA); Community Sanitation; Environmental Engineering; Food Protection; Groundwater Protection; Petroleum Bulk Storage; Public Water Supply; Small Petroleum Tank Abandonments and Removals; Swimming Pools & Bathing Beaches; Summer Camps; Tattoo & Body Piercing; Temporary Residences; Toxic & Hazardous Material Storage and Zoonotic Diseases.

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Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Water Quality Information / Reporting
Beach Closures / Water Contact Advisories
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Mosquito Control
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Environmental Hazards Information
Promotes and protects the health of all who live, work, and play in Nassau County. The mission is accomplished through direct services and community partnerships in the following areas: Development and maintenance of individual and community preparedness for public health hazards and events; Investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention of environmental health hazards through assessment, regulation, and remediation; Promotion of healthy lifestyles through outreach and education and Provision for evaluation and services to individuals, children, and families that have developmental delays and concerns. Call for detailed information.

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Epidemiology Research
Outreach Programs
Public Awareness / Education
Food Safety Standards
Health Statistics
Environmental Hazards Information
Public Health Issues
Community Wellness Programs
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Hazardous Materials Control
Vaccine Information
Communicable Disease Control
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Health Education
Provides lead screening for toddler age children. If levels are elevated offers resources for families for further testing and treatment. Educates parents and the general public on lead poisoning and its prevention.

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Lead Poisoning Screening
Environmental Hazards Information
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.
Information about asbestos and lead removal, radon information, fish advisories, air quality, hazardous waste sites, pesticide information, public water supplies, oil or chemical spills. Information about Lead Test Kits available.

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Environmental Hazards Information
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Provides information and tips for coping with emergency situations, such as fire, floods, storms, power failures, etc.
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.

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Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Agricultural Waste Management
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Waste Management Information
Sharps Disposal Programs
Recycling
* Provides information to the public, including individual citizens and community services, about the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos in schools, the work place, and the home.
Residents located in the 12303, 12304, 12307, and 12308 areas of Schenectady are home visited to complete a short survey identifying safety issues for children around lead poisoning, asthma, fire safety and indoor air quality.

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Pest Information
Fire Prevention Information
Lead Information
Disease Prevention Programs
A free program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Broome County residents by reducing exposure to health and safety risks in the home. The program includes a free in-home safety assessment along with product demonstrations and free safety supplies. The program helps to identify and address concerns around indoor air quality, lead-based paint, fire hazards, slips/trips/fall prevention, pest control, and other potential hazards. There are no income requirements. This is not an enforcement program.

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Lead Information
Home Safety Devices
Radon Testing
Pest Control Services
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Cleaning Products
Lead Testing
Fire Suppression Systems
Smoke Alarms
Provides information and tips for coping with emergency situations, such as fire, floods, storms, power failures, etc.
Offers information on recycling of different materials, such as used car oil and batteries, etc.
Offers a wide variety of educational programs to area schools involving the environment. Two of the most popular programs are “Ronny Raindrop” and the “Enviroscape.”

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Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Environmental Hazards Information
Information about asbestos and lead removal, radon information, fish advisories, air quality, hazardous waste sites, pesticide information, public water supplies, oil or chemical spills. Information about Lead Test Kits available.

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Indoor Air Pollution Information
Radon Information
Lead Testing
Lead Information
Asbestos Information
Tap Water Information
Hazardous Waste Site Information
* Provides public health services that include:
  • Rabies Prevention (receive notification of all dog bites in the county and work with the person that was bitten to make sure they get screened for rabies risk and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis).
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention (works with families of children at risk for, or with an elevated blood lead level to reduce that child's level). Testing is not provided by public health but a referral is made to the NYS office.
  • Immunization Program (provides mandatory and optional vaccines for the county residents)
  • Communicable Disease Program (investigates and coordinates with other agencies on reports of State-defined communicable diseases).
  • Healthy Families Program (Assists at-risk families with strength-based guidance and support in parenting and other life issues).
  • Emergency Preparedness (Promoting and educating the community on being prepared for natural and other disasters).
  • Children's Programs including Early Intervention.

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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Pre/Post-Exposure Rabies Immunizations
Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunizations
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Administrative Entities
Hepatitis A Immunizations
Lead Testing
Meningitis Immunizations
Td/Tdap Immunizations
Lead Poisoning Screening
Poliovirus Immunizations
Lead Information
Public Health Advisories
Childhood Immunization
Rabies Control
Pneumococcal Pneumonia Immunizations
Hepatitis B Immunizations
Chickenpox Immunizations
Smallpox Vaccinations
Flu Vaccines
Investigates complaints concerning housing, seeks and if necessary enforces compliance with violations, conducts inspections of permitted rooming houses, and conducts pre-rental inspections on behalf of DSS.

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Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Fire Prevention Information
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Pest Control Services
Environmental Hazards Information
In-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire, radon, child safety and other environmental health hazards. Can provide these items (based on supply) Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors Replacement Batteries Radon Test Kits Fire Extinguishers Asthma Management Tools Green Cleaning Items Using Baking Soda to Clean Using Vinegar to Clean Child safety products such as knob covers

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Indoor Air Pollution Information
Home Safety Evaluations
Lead Testing
Home Safety Devices
Radon Information
Fulton County Public Health operates a lead testing clinic once a month at our office for those children with no insurance. The majority of children; however, receive a prescription from their family physician and have the test done at a local hospital laboratory. The tests are provided to all children age 6 months up to 6 years of age. The results are sent to Fulton County Public Health for follow-up and risk reduction education.
* Provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards.* Provides programs designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic.* Offers education and information about many variables that contribute to diabetes prevention including but not limited to: nutrition exercise stress management other lifestyle variables

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Indoor Air Pollution Information
Comprehensive Indoor Air Pollution Testing
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Lead Information
Fire Safety Inspections
Lead Testing
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 information about lead poisoning, lead screening, lead testing, and protecting children from exposure to lead.
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.

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Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Agricultural Waste Management
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Waste Management Information
Sharps Disposal Programs
Recycling
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.

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Environmental Hazards Reporting
Lead Information
Rabies Control
Sewer System Maintenance
Water Supply System
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.

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Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Agricultural Waste Management
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Waste Management Information
Sharps Disposal Programs
Recycling