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Roanoke proclaims National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; Lead Safe program highlights testing and rapid response
Summary
City officials proclaimed National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 19–25) and the health department and Lead Safe Roanoke described services: case management for elevated blood lead levels, same‑ or next‑day outreach, distribution of cleaning supplies, and grant applications opening.
The Roanoke City Council proclaimed Oct. 19–25, 2025 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at its Oct. 20 meeting and heard a briefing on local lead‑poisoning prevention and remediation work.
Why it matters: most of Roanoke’s housing stock was built before 1978, when lead‑based paint was banned, increasing the risk of lead exposure in older homes. Council members emphasized testing and prevention measures to protect young children.
What the city health department and Lead Safe Roanoke reported
- Lead Safe Roanoke works with families…
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