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1 p Notification G Watch Out For Lead-Based Poisoning t This property was constructed before 1978. There is a possibility it contains lead-based paint. Please read the following • i; information concerning lead-based poisoning. i Pr , Sources of Lead Based Paint agency to which you or your landlord scraping or brushing the loose paint is applying for rehabilitation assistance from the surface,then repainted with The interiors of older homes and so the necessary steps can be taken to two(2)costs of non-leaded paint. 4. apartments often have layers of Test your unit for lead-based paint Instead of scraping and repainting,the lead-based paint on wails,ceilings hazards. If your unit does have lead- surface may be covered with other window silts,doors and door based paint,you may be eligible for materiel such as wall board,gypsum, frames. Lead-based paint and assistance to abate the hazard. or paneling. Beware that when lead- primers may also have been used based paint is removed by scraping or on outside porches,railings, Precautions to Take to Prevent Lead- sanding,a dust is created,which may , garages,fire escapes and lamp Based Paint Poisoning be hazardous. The dust can enter the posts. When the paint chips, body either by breathing it or swallowing flakes or peels off,there may be a You can avoid lead-based paint it. The use of heat paint removers could real danger for babies and young poisoning by performing some preventive create a vapor or fume which may cause children. Children may cal paint maintenance. Look at your walls,ceilings, poisoning if inhaled over a long period of chips or chew on painted railings, door,door frames and window sills. Arc time. Whenever possible,the removal of windows sills or other items when there places where the paint is peeling, lead-based paint should take place when parents are not around. Children flaking,chipping,or powdering? If so, there arc no children or pregnant women can also ingest lead even if they do there are some things you can do on the premises. Simply painting over not specifically eat paint chips or immediately to protect your child: defective lead-based paint surfaces does 0 dust particles containing lead,they not eliminate the hazard. Remember that may get these particles on their (a) Cover all furniture and appliances; you as an adult play a major role in the & hands,put their ltands into their prevention of lead poisoning, Your actions mouths,and ingest a dangerous (b) Get a broom of stiff brush and remove and awareness about the lead problem can amount of lead. all loose pieces of paint from walls,woodwork, make a big difference. I window wells and ceilings, I fazards of Lead-Based Paint tenant and Homebuyer Responsibilities (c) Sweep up ail pieces of paint and plaster Lead poisoning is dangerous- and put them in a paper bag or wrap theta in You should immediately notify the especially to children under the age news-paper. Put these packages in the trash management office of the agency through of seven(7). It can eventually cause can. DO NOT BURN THEM. which you are purchasing your home if the mental retardation,blindness and unit has flaking,chipping,powdering or even death. (d) Do not leave paint chips on the floor in peeling paint,water leaks fiom plumbing, window wells. Damp map floors and windows or a defective roof. You should operate Symptoms of Lead-based Paint sills in and around the work area to remove all with that office's effort to repair the unite Poisoning dust and paint particles. Keeping these areas clear of paint chips,dust and dirt is easy and Has your child been especially ver important;and [_)I have received a copy of the cranky or irritable? Is he or she Notice entitled"Watch Out for Lead eating normally? Does your child (e) Do not allow loose paint to remain within Paint Poisoning" have stomachaches and vomiting, your children's reach since children may pick Does he or she complain about loose paint oft'the lower part of the walls headaches? Is your child unwilling Date to play? These may be signs of lead Homeowner Maintenance and Treatment of poisoning. Many times though,there Lead-Based Paint Hazards arc no symptoms at all. Because there Print Full Name are no symptoms does not mean that As a homeowner,you should take the necessary you should not be concerned if you steps to keep your home in good shape. Water believe your child has been exposed to leaks from faulty plumbing,defective roofs and Signature lead-based paint. exterior holes or breaks may admit rain and dampness into the interior of your home These Advisability mid Availability of Blood conditions damage walls and ceilings and cause Lead Level Screening paint to peel,crack or flake. These conditions should be corrected immediately. Before If you suspect that your child has eaten chips of paint or someone told you this,you should take your child to the doctor or clinic for testing. If the test shows that your child has an elevated blood level,treatment is available. Contact your doctor or local health department for help or more information. Lead screening and treatment are available through the Medicaid Program for those who arc eligible. If your child is identified as having an elevated blood lead level, you should immediately notify the Community Development or other