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The Houston Health Department (HHD) urges residents to prioritize food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses following the recent Houston area storm. Power outages can compromise the safety of refrigerated and frozen foods. It is essential to follow guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A clean-up project during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will help create safer routes to schools for students of Sterling High School and Thomas Middle School in southeast Houston.
Approximately 300 homes with paint responsible for lead poisoning young children will undergo hazard-reduction renovations under a new federal grant and matching local funds awarded to the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS).