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Promote Safe & Healthy Environments Message from the Environmental Health & Safety Officer Working Together to Improve Environmental Health and
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Health & Safety
NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit Makes Significant Progress for Residents in 2022
The past year was a productive one for NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit as it increased its efforts to provide safe
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It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes the first week in December as National Handwashing Awareness Week. According
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Recognizing NYCHA’s OMAR Staff
On June 9, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) held a ceremony to recognize more than 50 staff
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NYCHA Completes Roof Fans Project
Over the past two years, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) replaced 6,188 roof fans across the Authority.
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It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Housing
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EHS Fire Safety Oversight Team Honored for Exemplary Customer Service
NYCHA Environmental Health and Safety Department’s Fire Safety Oversight Team was recognized with this year’s Excellence in Customer Service Award from the Mayor’s Office of Operations.
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It’s Fire Prevention Week
The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week – Fire won’t wait; plan your escape – highlights the importance of
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It’s Heating Season
Heating season in New York City is from October 1 to May 31.
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It’s Pollution Prevention Week
Every year, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes a week in September as Pollution Prevention Week. This year it’s September
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