Purdue Extension-Lake County

Thanks to our Lake County 4-H Junior Leaders who recently participated in a lead poisoning education workshop, where they helped assemble lead testing kits that will soon be available to Lake County residents!

The kits can be used to test for potential lead in soil, dust, and water around the home. During the workshop, members also learned how a healthy diet rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C can help reduce the body's absorption of lead.

Lead testing is an important step in identifying hidden hazards, protecting families from serious health risks, and helping create a safer home environment.

Stay tuned for more details as these lead testing kits are launched at public libraries throughout Lake County, making this important resource more accessible to our community.

This project is made possible through a partnership between the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, Purdue Extension, and Indiana University.

The American Red Cross has relocated its temporary shelter to Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th Ave., for residents impacted by the June 11 tornado.
If your home was damaged and you are unable to safely stay there or secure other accommodations, the shelter is available and equipped with cots, blankets, meals and snacks for those in need. Shower facilities are also available on site.
Beginning Thursday, June 25, the Red Cross plans to provide additional support services at the shelter, including health, mental health and spiritual care resources.
Residents in need of temporary shelter or recovery assistance are encouraged to visit Pierce Middle School for support as recovery efforts continue.

Purdue Extension announces Regional Operations Leaders WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Angie Abbott, associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, has announced the 23 Extension staff who began their roles as Regional Operations Leaders, effective June 1. These individuals will play a key role as Extension transforms to a statewide organizational structure ...