lead safe tahoe
Op/Ed: Lead Safe Tahoe Program Wraps Up
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/06/2015 - 11:23am
In 2009 the City of South Lake Tahoe was awarded its first lead hazard control grant for $1.5 million dollars that was federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Lead Safe Tahoe program was established so that the City could assist members of our community in reducing their exposure to hazards from lead-based paint. In 2011 the City was awarded a second lead hazard control grant in the amount of $2.0 million dollars.
Lead-Based Paint and Your Home Improvement Projects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 8:41am
The spring and summer weather is here and many of us are starting or planning to start those home improvement projects that just can’t be done in the cold and wet months. Maybe we have also heard about the dangers that can be present when working on surfaces that contain lead. As many of us now know, any home that was constructed prior to 1978 may have lead-based paint or lead containing finishes on any of the painted or varnished surfaces on the exterior and interior of the home and on outbuildings, fences and other surfaces as well.
Lead-Based Paint and Your Home Improvement Projects
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:51pm
The spring and summer weather is here and many of us are starting or planning to start those home improvement projects that just can’t be done in the cold and wet months. Maybe we have also heard about the dangers that can be present when working on surfaces that contain lead. As many of us now know, any home that was constructed prior to 1978 may have lead-based paint or lead containing finishes on any of the painted or varnished surfaces on the exterior and interior of the home and on outbuildings, fences and other surfaces as well.
South Lake Tahoe Business EXPO on Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 10:07pm
A record-breaking 100 businesses will participate in the 2014 Business EXPO –“Tahoe South in ACTION” this Friday, March 28. The event begins at 4:30pm and continues until 8:30pm in Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Convention Center. It will highlight South Shore businesses’ goods and services to an anticipated crowd of 1,200 attendees.
The following vendors will exhibit:
A Hand at Home
Acker RV Rentals
Alpine Smith Snow Removal and Driveway Sealing
American Legion Post 795
Bank of the West
Barton Memorial Hospital
Beach Hut Deli
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect In South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 4:42pm
A ban on single use plastic bags goes into effect in the city limits of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
Local grocery stores have been preparing for the new ordinance which was voted on by the City Council on October 15, 2013.
City of South Lake Tahoe Giving Away Lead Safe Tahoe Shopping Bags
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2014 - 4:11pm
The single use plastic bag ban goes into effect on January 15 in South Lake Tahoe. In order to help people with the transition, the city's Lead Safe Tahoe team is giving away free reusable shopping bags on the following dates:
January 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. @ Raley's at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (near Stateline)
January 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. @ Safeway on Johnson Blvd.
January 15 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. @ Raley's on 1040 Emerald Bay Rd. (The "Y")
January 15 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. @ South Lake Tahoe Grocery Outlet on 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Takes Part in National Lead Poisoning Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 11:53am
October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the City of South Lake Tahoe is joining agencies across the country to help bring awareness to the public about the harms of lead.
This year’s theme is "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future” which emphasizes the many ways parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead and prevent its serious health effects.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 5:48am
Event Date:
October 20, 2013 (All day)
October 20-26, 2013 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead is highly toxic and can harm your child’s brain, causing lifelong learning and behavior problems. Children under age six are most at risk for lead poisoning, but there are also significant health risks for adults, newborns and pregnant women too.
Lead dust in the home is caused by chipping, peeling, flaking or deteriorating lead-based paint. Lead dust is not the same as household dust. Lead dust is often invisible, heavier, and stickier. It can be present in even the cleanest of homes.
Lead Paint Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) Training Course Offered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 3:03pmEvent Date:
April 19, 2013 - 8:00am
South Lake Tahoe's Lead Safe Tahoe program has partnered with Lake Tahoe Community College to offer a Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) course in both English and Spanish, April 19-20.
The one-day class explains how to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's RRP rule. Subjects covered include: health effects, regulations, lead safe work practices, containment, cleaning and record keeping.
After passing an end-of-class exam, students receive RRP initial training certificates.
Renovator, Repair, Painter Training Being Offered in Spanish
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 12:32pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College Connect Community Education are sponsoring the Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) Training for local area contractors. The Lead Safe Worker 8-hour training for Renovators, Repair and Painters is being offered at LTCC campus in Spanish this Saturday, July 28th.
Lead safe worker training offered by South Lake Tahoe and LTCC
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 10:21amThe City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College Connect Community Education are sponsoring the Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) and Supervisor Trainings for local area contractors. The Lead Safe Worker 8-hour training for Renovators, Repair and Painters is being offered at LTCC campus on June 30th, July 20th, August 4th, and September 14th. The cost to attend the training is $50 and up to two workers from each local company are welcome to participate.
