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Pocatello proclaims National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, highlights local hazard-reduction program

5960022 · October 17, 2025

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Council read a proclamation recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and city staff highlighted a HUD-funded lead hazard reduction program for qualifying homes.

The Pocatello City Council on Oct. 19 read a proclamation recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and highlighted the city’s LEHI Safe and Healthy Homes program, a HUD-funded initiative that provides free lead hazard reduction services, education and outreach to qualifying homes.

Council Member Paulson read the proclamation, saying the week “brings together individuals, organizations, industry, and all levels of government…to increase awareness of lead poisoning and reduce childhood exposure.” The proclamation noted that many local houses were built before 1978 and may contain lead-based paint and emphasized prevention, testing and follow-up care.

Wendy Prather (mentioned by staff) and Christine Howe, grants manager for Planning and Development Services, encouraged residents to contact the planning department to see whether their home qualifies for LEHI Safe and Healthy Homes funding. Howe said the program received a HUD grant and that funds are available to preserve housing stock and create safer environments for children and families.

The council’s proclamation covers Oct. 19 through 2025 for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the council recorded the recognition in the meeting minutes.