Lead-Safe Renovations for DIYers
You can prevent dangerous lead dust from spreading throughout your home with the following DIY lead-safe work practices
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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.
Pennsylvania Childcare Radon Testing Program
Test kits are offered by the Pennsylvania Childcare Radon Testing Program in an effort to raise public awareness of radon as an easily preventable health hazard.
Lead-contaminated Foods and Patient Screening: Podcast
Listen to episode 189 of the American Academy of Pediatrics podcast as Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MS, FAAP, explains how heavy metals like lead get into foods and why it’s important to screen.
Living Safely with Lead Guide
An easy to read and share guide to lead, including where lead is typically found and the common risks.
Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing and Clinical Follow Up
View the NASEM’s most recent guidance on clinical evaluation and testing for PFAS exposure.
Pennsylvania Health Action Network
In need of health insurance for you or your child? PHAN’s free helpline provides assistance in understanding, applying for and enrolling in health coverage.
Greening Your Neighborhood Grant
If you are a nonprofit consider this grant program to implement, maintain, and share knowledge about green storm water infrastructure.
Basement Backup Protection Program
Providing free plumbing upgrades to homeowners who experience water backing up through basement fixtures during wet weather.
Philadelphia’s Climate Action Playbook
Click to view Philadelphia’s plan to prepare our city for hotter, wetter extreme weather events.
Family Emergency Plan
Fill out this plan to have information ready at your fingertips in case of an emergency in your area.
Heater Hotline Repair
Income eligible households are able to receive free emergency repairs to their heater.
2023 Free Yard Tree Giveaways
Attend one of these community events to receive a free tree for your front or back yard!
Sign up for Ready Philadelphia Alerts
To receive text alerts to your phone on emergencies or severe weather, simply text ReadyPhila to 888-777.
Free Tools to Manage Stormwater
Are you interested in replacing an empty front yard with a garden? Need to fix a cracked rear patio? Trying to save water to use on your parched potted plants? […]
Prepare a Go Bag for Evacuation
View our infographic on what to pack in a Go-Bag in case of an emergency (Can be a weather emergency or other emergencies)
Home Emergency Kit Checklist
In case of an emergency, use this checklist to help prepare your Go-Bag.
What to Do in Severe Weather: Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management created a Philadelphia specific guide on what to do in the case of a flood, thunderstorm and tornado in our area.
What to Do in a Flood
Visit the City of Philadelphia’s webpage on what to do in case a flood hits your area.
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.
Find Spraygrounds and Rec Centers in Philadelphia
Search among the many facilities offered by Parks and Rec in Philadelphia to make sure you and your family stay cool during extreme heat events!
Brochure on Beating the Heat in Philadelphia
This brochure includes information on signs of heat related illness and ways to stay cool in Philadelphia.
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 […]
Summer in the City Activity Book
Print this activity book for a fun way to keep your kids busy while educating them on staying safe in extreme heat!