nearly 32,000 individuals through informational meetings and other events. Mass media coverage reached nearly
12 million across the twelve participating counties.
Coordinate referral services. Conducted home visits for almost 1,914 children age six and under, and referred 541
children (60 percent lived in home with identified lead hazards) for blood-lead testing.
Build relationships with local housing agencies and community organizations. Investigated over 2,984 housing
units for lead-based paint: more than half (½) were found to have a presumptive lead hazards and almost a third
had some confirmed hazards. Created at least 459 lead-safe housing units.
Promote training for contractors, landlords, tenants and do-it-yourselfers. Trained over 1,310 property owners,
contractors and do-it-yourselfers in lead-safe work practices.
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