Liz and Eric demonstrate how to set up a work area to keep dust out of the rest of the house. Keeping dust out of non-project areas protects people from exposure to lead and helps make clean-up much easier. Liz and Eric will make a flapped entry door and also show how to seal off […]
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Mike, Lisa, Stella and Frankie know they need to be lead safe when renovating their home to protect their family from lead dust. This video points out the risks from lead during renovations and introduces the keys to a lead safe renovation. “Made in Trail” Lead Safe Renovation Videos Video 1 | Video 2 |
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We have used THE Program in a few ways since moving to Trail. When we first moved here we had a 10 month old child and living near the smelter made me nervous. My fears were put to rest when the family health nurse came to my house and went over the steps I could
…it turns out that lead testing is very quick and well done. I won’t be as worried for re-checks. And the ‘presents’ afterwards help.
We have been tested every 6 months since moving to the area. The staff are welcoming, understanding and make the process as fast and painless as possible. My daughter barely minds the poke!
THEP is an invaluable resource to our community. As a parent, it is reassuring to know there is an organization set up with one central goal, to help make Trail a safe and healthy community to raise a family. I recommend all families in Trail including newly relocated and long-term residents to get involved, or
Minutes and reports from the June 4, 2019 THEC meeting.
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Minutes and reports from the April 17th, 2019 THEC meeting.
THEC Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2019 Read More »
Minutes and reports presented at the January 22, 2019 THEC meeting
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The results from the 2018 children’s blood lead testing clinic show that the average blood lead level for children aged six-36 months in Trail and Rivervale is 2.9 micrograms per decilitre.
Media Release – 2018 Children’s Lead Levels are the Lowest to Date Read More »
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