Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 6-3-2022
06-03-2022
Guest: Jennifer Saks, manager of the Allegheny County Lead Safe Homes Program
How Topic Discussed: What types of financial assistance is available for Allegheny County homeowners and renters whose home may contain lead paint or other lead-based hazards? What does the work entail? How many people can be helped each year? What sorts of health problems have lead paint been linked to in children? Why are homes in the Mon Valley at particularly high risk? Who may qualify to have work done on their home? What types of properties are eligible and how does the process work?
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