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Housing & Neighborhood Services Lead Safe Roanoke's mission is to prevent childhood lead poisoning by identifying and controlling leaded paint contaminates.

10/31/2026

As Lead Poisoning Prevention Week comes to a close, we’re celebrating an amazing week spent connecting with families all across our community! 💚

We had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and share simple ways to help keep children safe from lead poisoning. Did you know that lead paint often looks like alligator scales as it peels and cracks? Knowing what to look for is one important step in protecting your family.

We wrapped up the week in style at the Brand Hardin Sims Roanoke City TAP Head Start Center, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to end such a meaningful week.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and joined us in spreading awareness. As Lead Poisoning Prevention Week comes to an end, we hope you and your family continue to celebrate staying Lead Safe every day!

💚 Healthy Homes. Healthy Kids. Lead Safe Families.

10/31/2026

As Lead Poisoning Prevention Week comes to a close, we’re celebrating an amazing week spent connecting with families all across our community! 💚

We had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and share simple ways to help keep children safe from lead poisoning. Did you know that lead paint often looks like alligator scales as it peels and cracks? Knowing what to look for is one important step in protecting your family.

We wrapped up the week in style at the Brand Hardin Sims TAP Head Start Center, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to end such a meaningful week.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and joined us in spreading awareness. As Lead Poisoning Prevention Week comes to an end, we hope you and your family continue to celebrate staying Lead Safe every day!

💚 Healthy Homes. Healthy Kids. Lead Safe Families.

10/30/2026

🚨 Take Action to Prevent Lead Exposure! 💪❤️

Be a lead prevention superhero! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Lead poisoning is preventable, and small actions can make a BIG difference in protecting your family!

🧼 🦸 Leave Lead at Work! If you work around lead, don’t bring it home. Wash your hands, change out of work clothes and shoes before heading home, and help keep your loved ones safe. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ Learn more: cdc.gov/niosh

🧸 🔎 Check Those Toys! Concerned about lead in your child’s toys? Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall website and search “lead” to check for recalled products. cpsc.gov/Recalls

🏡 ❤️ Make Your Home a Safer Place! Discover simple steps to help protect your loved ones from potential lead exposure at epa.gov/lead/actions.

✨Take one step toward a lead-safe home! Share this post to help spread awareness and protect your community. 💙

Get Your Home TestedWas your home built before 1978? 🏠 Lead-based paint could be hiding inside. Be the hero—get your hom...
10/29/2026

Get Your Home Tested
Was your home built before 1978? 🏠 Lead-based paint could be hiding inside. Be the hero—get your home tested and stop the villain before it harms your family. 🔍 epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk
To test your home for lead, have a risk assessment or lead inspection done. 🔍 For a list of certified lead inspectors and risk assessors in your area, visit cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro.
Planning a renovation, repair, or painting project? 🔨 If your home was built before 1978, lead-based paint may be present. Get your home tested today by an EPA- or state-certified professional. cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro
About half of the homes in the United States built before 1978 have lead-based paint. 🏠 Stop the silent supervillain and get your home tested! epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk

Lead is a hidden danger that can lurk in paint, dust, soil, and even water. You can’t always see it, but you can take st...
10/27/2026

Lead is a hidden danger that can lurk in paint, dust, soil, and even water. You can’t always see it, but you can take steps to protect your family! 💪❤️

🔎 KNOW THE FACTS. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY.

🏡 Healthy Homes, Healthy Families: Learn about lead hazards and how to prevent lead exposure. 🌐 epa.gov/lead/actions

📞 Need Answers? Contact the National Lead Information Center for information about lead and protecting your loved ones. 📱 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline

🏠 Buying, Selling, or Renting? Federal law generally requires sellers, landlords, real estate agents, and property managers to disclose known lead-based paint hazards before a lease or sales contract for most housing built before 1978.

👷 Testing Matters! Home test kits are not recommended for detecting lead in paint, dust, or soil. Instead, hire a certified lead professional to identify potential hazards.

✨ Be a superhero for your home! Take action today to help keep children safe and create a healthier environment for your family. Every step toward lead safety makes a difference! ❤️

10/26/2026

City Council highlighted National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31, by recognizing the work of the City’s Lead Safe team.

The team works to remove lead-based paint from qualifying Roanoke homes, making them safer for families.

Check out the link in the comments for eligibility information!

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ BE A HERO: KEEP KIDS SAFE FROM LEAD! 🏡💙Every child deserves a healthy, safe home! This National Lead Poisoning ...
10/26/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ BE A HERO: KEEP KIDS SAFE FROM LEAD! 🏡💙

Every child deserves a healthy, safe home! This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25–31, 2026), join , , and to help protect children and families from lead exposure. 🧒✨

💡 Did you know? Lead exposure can harm a child’s brain and nervous system, affect learning and development, and cause lasting health problems. Children under 6 are especially vulnerable, and lead exposure can occur even when there are no obvious signs.

🛡️ Be a superhero in your home and community! ✅ Check your home for potential lead hazards, especially if it was built before 1978. ✅ Keep paint in good condition and avoid disturbing old paint that may contain lead. ✅ Use certified professionals for lead inspections, testing, and lead-safe renovation. ✅ Ask your healthcare provider about blood lead testing for your child. ✅ Share lead safety information with friends, family, and neighbors!

📣 Take action! We’re organizing [Activity Name] on [Day, Date], from [Time] to help protect children and families through [Activity Description]. Register today: [Insert Link]

🏠 Learn how to create a healthier home: 🔗 EPA: https://www.epa.gov/lead/nlppw 🔗 HUD Healthy Homes: https://www.hud.gov/contactus/healthy-homes

💙 Together, we can be the heroes our children need. Spread the word, take action, and help build a lead-safe future!

🚨 Lead Poisoning Is 100% Preventable! 💙🏡👶 This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25–31, 2026, let’s work ...
10/25/2026

🚨 Lead Poisoning Is 100% Preventable! 💙

🏡👶 This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25–31, 2026, let’s work together to Keep Kids Safe from Lead!

Lead can hide in paint, dust, soil, and water, putting our children’s health at risk. We can help protect our families by learning the facts, getting children tested for lead exposure, and having our homes checked for potential lead hazards.

💙 Prevention starts with awareness! Share this message, spread the word, and help build a healthier, lead-free future for every child.

🔎 Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week

📣 Join the conversation using and . Follow and tag , , and !

Together, we can make a difference. 💙🏡

10/06/2026

🚨 Lead poisoning can have a lasting impact on a child’s brain and ability to learn.

Even low levels of lead exposure can affect how children think, behave, and perform in school.

📚 How lead can affect learning:

Lower IQ and problem-solving skills

Difficulty with reading and math

Problems with memory and processing information

Trouble following instructions and learning new things

🧠 How lead can affect behavior:

Difficulty paying attention

Hyperactivity and impulsive behavior

Trouble controlling emotions

Increased aggression or classroom disruptions

Over time, serious lead exposure can also increase the risk of falling behind in school, repeating a grade, needing special education services, or dropping out of high school.

Protecting children from lead exposure is an important part of protecting their health, development, and future. 💙

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