South Bend: City Awarded Continued Funding for Lead Hazard Reduction Efforts

~ South Bend, Indiana - The City's Department of Community Investment has received a significant boost in their efforts to address lead-based paint hazards in homes throughout South Bend. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) has awarded the city a $7 million Lead Hazard Reduction Grant.

This continued funding will support the City's ongoing efforts for an additional four years, ensuring that historic neighborhoods and homes remain safe for current and future generations. Mayor James Mueller expressed his gratitude for the partnership with the federal government, stating that "our older homes enrich South Bend and must be safe for our families and children."

The grant is available for both owner-occupied and rental units built before 1978, with priority given to households where children under the age of six or pregnant individuals reside. Eligible households will receive comprehensive lead inspection and risk assessments, as well as lead-safe repairs at no cost.

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According to Chief Neighborhoods Officer Elizabeth Maradik, one of the most common sources of lead poisoning in children is deteriorated lead-based paint and dust in older homes. This funding will help the City continue reducing opportunities for lead exposure.

In addition to the grant, families can also take proactive measures to address lead hazards themselves. Maradik encourages all children under the age of six to be tested by their doctors for elevated blood lead levels.

Applications for the Lead Hazard Reduction Program are now open. Residents and property owners interested in applying or learning more can visit southbendin.gov/lead or call 311 for assistance. With this continued funding, South Bend is taking important steps towards preventing long-term health impacts and improving overall housing quality in their community.

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