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Hazard Assessments for Asbestos in Schools
Assessments of schools for asbestos hazards, health risks and education.
The resources below, some of which are from our Center and others from our partners, include environmental health data, resources and programs of interest.
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Pilot Project Funding
Funding for researchers and nonprofit organizations for innovative children’s environmental health research and implementing that research in the community.
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Webinars for Childcare Providers
Videos specifically for childcare centers and schools on environmental health topics.
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Flood Preparation and Management Guide for Philadelphia
Don’t be caught off guard during a rain event. Use this guide before, during and after a flood event to prepare yourself, your home and property. Stay safe!
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Get a Street Tree Planted For Free Brochure
This two-page brochure details the potential benefits of planting street trees for hot neighborhoods in Philadelphia. This brochure debunks common myths and reservations people may have to planting a tree and offers local Philadelphia resources to get a tree planted.
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Economic and Health Benefits for Tree Planting Social Media Posts
There are many benefits to planting trees in Philadelphia. This resource provides short videos perfect for sharing on social media on the economic and health benefits of planting trees for various areas in Philadelphia.
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Certified Air Purifiers
Deciding which air purifier to purchase? This website hosts a list of air purifiers that have been tested by this voluntary non-profit, AHAM Verifide. Input your room size and find the air purifiers that would be the right size for your room and are certified to achieve a certain Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR). The CADR should be at least 2/3 the square footage of the room.
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CDC’s Free Environmental Public Health Online Courses (EPHOC)
EPHOC courses cover a broad range of 15 environmental health(EH) topics and are free. They are taught by a group of EH experts from across the country. Some topics include water, food protection, air quality, hazardous materials, and occupational safety.
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Utility Assistance Resource Guide
Make sure your heating and cooling systems are in good condition before extreme weather events occur. Use this guide to find programs that may be able to help you keep your utilities running smoothly.
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Delaware County: Get the Lead Out of your Home
Children First created several resources with information on free programs operating in Delaware County that will help families get the lead out of their homes and apartments.
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Philadelphia Neighborhood Heat Vulnerability Index
Explore this index to view at risk areas in Philadelphia and available community resources.
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Pediatric Environmental Health Podcast
The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) launched a new podcast, Pediatric Environmental Health Radio. It provides information through conversations with experts within the PEHSU network.
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Free Well Water Testing
In general, private well owners in PA are eligible for free, limited water testing through Penn State Extension’s Drinking Water Program, funded by the CDC Environmental Health Capacity Program.
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Basement Backup Protection Program
Providing free plumbing upgrades to homeowners who experience water backing up through basement fixtures during wet weather.
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Brochure on Beating the Heat in Philadelphia
This brochure includes information on signs of heat related illness and ways to stay cool in Philadelphia.
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Sign up for Ready Philadelphia Alerts
To receive text alerts to your phone on emergencies or severe weather, simply text ReadyPhila to 888-777.
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Philadelphia’s Climate Action Playbook
Click to view Philadelphia’s plan to prepare our city for hotter, wetter extreme weather events.
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Staying Safe During Extreme Heat Events in Philadelphia
Visit Philadelphia’s Extreme Heat Guide to view the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses and ways to stay safe.
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Plant a Free Tree in Your Neighborhood
Request a free tree by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society! They will remove sidewalk if needed.
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Greening Your Neighborhood Grant
If you are a nonprofit consider this grant program to implement, maintain, and share knowledge about green storm water infrastructure.
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2023 Free Yard Tree Giveaways
Attend one of these community events to receive a free tree for your front or back yard!
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Lead Free Promise Project
Provides local PA legislators and policy makers data around childhood lead poisoning with examples of policy initiatives to reduce lead poisoning.
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HEPA filters for Philly Schools and Early Childhood Education Centers
A new program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will provide air purifiers to local schools and early childhood education center at no cost.
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EPA’s Climate Change and Children’s Health 2023 Report
Children are uniquely vulnerable to climate change and its impacts on health. Read this report to find out more on the topic.