The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

5024.0: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - Board 8

Abstract #50340

Relocation of residents during lead hazard control work; A look at current practices

Shara Godiwalla, MPH, National Center for Healthy Housing, American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044, 410.772.2776, sgodiwalla@enterprisefoundation.org

Temporary relocation of families living in dwellings slated for lead hazard control work is considered a key component in effective childhood lead poisoning prevention. Relocation was originally limited to HUD lead hazard control grant programs. Since September 1999, HUD regulations are much more broadly applicable. However, little empiric information is available to describe what lead hazard control programs currently practice. In an effort to provide guidance to programs, relocation staff from 15 lead programs were interviewed to identify information about relocations options currently in use. This presentation will review options for temporary housing, packing and moving, and typical family expenses for relocation. Successes and failures identified by these programs will be shared.

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    Keywords: Children's Health, Lead

    Related Web page: www.centerforhealthyhousing.org

    Presenting author's disclosure statement:
    Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: HUD
    I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
    Relationship: Grant

    Children's Environmental Health: Lead Prevalence, Prevention and Evaluation

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