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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 70 of 90 those with children under 6 years old. The grants provide up to $12,000 per unit for hazard control, with a focus on repairing and mitigating lead exposure risks. In recent years, 24 homes in Alameda County have been made lead-safe through these efforts. 3. Testing and Incidence: According to 2020 data from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), 14,608 children under the age of 6 in Alameda County were screened for blood lead levels, with 458 (3%) testing above the level of concern (>3.5 µg/dL). These figures highlight the ongoing risk of lead poisoning in the county, especially in areas like San Leandro with older housing. 4. Outreach and Education: ACHHD’s outreach efforts include collaboration with local organizations (e.g., Safe Kids Alameda County, Meals on Wheels) to educate the public and enforce compliance. They have conducted social media campaigns, community presentations, and distributed materials to promote safety and participation in remediation programs. 5. Regulatory Compliance: The City enforces EPA regulations requiring contractors to be EPA-lead certified before working on pre-1978 homes. This ensures compliance with both federal and HUD guidelines, especially for projects involving federal funding (e.g., HOME funds). Relevance to Lead Poisoning and Hazards: These actions are critical in reducing lead exposure in high-risk homes and in preventing lead poisoning, particularly among young children. The combination of direct remediation efforts, public education, and regulatory enforcement addresses both the existing hazards and the need to prevent future incidents of lead poisoning in vulnerable populations. By continuing these efforts, the City and ACHHD aim to decrease the number of children affected by lead-based paint hazards and ensure long-term compliance with federal and local lead safety standards. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The actions listed above are closely integrated into the City’s housing policies and procedures in several keyways, aligning with federal, state, and local regulations on lead safety and housing standards. 1. Lead Hazard Control in Housing Policy: The City, in partnership with ACHHD, incorporates lead hazard remediation directly into its housing programs. For housing units built before 1979, especially those occupied by low-income families, lead hazard control is prioritized through the HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant. This funding allows the City to remediate lead hazards in eligible homes, providing safer living conditions for vulnerable populations. In housing programs where federal funds, like HOME, are used for the acquisition or rehabilitation of apartments, the City follows HUD’s lead-based paint hazard reduction guidelines. This ensures that units either meet or exceed safety requirements and tenants are informed of lead-based hazards with appropriate measures taken to address the risks. 2. Regulatory Compliance: The City’s Building & Safety Services Division ensures that contractors working on homes built before 1978 comply with EPA regulations requiring them to be EPA-certified for lead safety. This integration of federal