weatherization plus health web portal
TRANSCRIPT
Ryan Ward Lisa Kesecker
WxPlusHealth Research Analyst Consultant to WxPlusHealth
NASCSP NASCSP
Session 2 of 4: Weatherization Plus Health Web Portal:
Connecting WAP with Resources to improve Client Health and Energy Efficiency
Maximizing Client Services
• We are all bound by budgetary constraints
• Health and Safety budgets are always a major concern
of service providers
• Our staff is often forced to ask clients to coordinate
services through referrals
• The need to pool resources is essential as providers
adjust to new funding levels
Training Event Page
Training Event Page
Health Impact Assessment
EPA Protocols
Wx Plus Health Tools and Resources www.WxPlusHealth.org
Healthy Homes-WAP Assessment Forms
Asset Mapping Resources
Wx Plus Health Tools and Resources
Publicity Resources
Wx Plus Health Tools and Resources
Client Education Resources
Wx Plus Health Tools and Resources
Weatherization Plus Health Media
Wx Plus Health Tools and Resources
Coming Soon:
Weatherization Plus Health App – Decision Trees
Coming Soon:
Weatherization Plus Health App – How To’s
GeoExplorer www.WxPlusHealth.org
• One of two mapping tools on website
• Allows users to:
– Layer demographic or environmental data over political
boundaries
– Visually depict gaps in services
– Determine what locations have greatest need for services
– Target resources most effectively
Pre-Audit
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Determine what CLIMATE ZONE the home is in
Climate Zones
Pre-Audit
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Determine if the home is in a high RADON area
Radon Zones
Pre-Audit
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Identify the likelihood of LEAD PAINT issues
% Housing Built Prior to 1979
% Housing Built Prior to 1979
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Identify vulnerable populations in the home
Pre-Audit
% Children under 5 years old
% Population over 65 years old
% Under 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines
GeoExplorer Fact Sheet
Why GeoExplorer Matters
• GeoExplorer can help your agency better target
populations in your service coverage area
• GeoExplorer can provide data to highlight the needs of
your service coverage when responding to funding
opportunities
• GeoExplorer can be an advocacy tool
Asthma/Smoking Cessation
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Asthma Triggers
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Smoking cessation
Lead Based Paint
Lead Based Paint
Lead Based Paint
Lead Based Paint
Integrated Pest Management
Personal Items in Attic
Unsafe Entry
Asbestos
Mold Issues
Small Roof Leak
Unsafe Chimney
Client Education
Client Education
Moisture Concerns
Need for Training?
Training
Training
Training
Training
Training
Training
Current Data www.WxPlusHealth.org
Point Overlays:
• Wx Training Providers
• HH Training Providers
• Asthma Grantees
• Lead Grantees
• Radon Grantees
Area Overlays:
• Radon Zones
• Climate Zones
• State Boundaries
Points & Area Overlays:
• CAA Agencies
• Wx Agencies
Current Data
Political Boundaries:
• County
• Federal Congressional District
• State Districts for state legislatures
• Census Block
• Census Block Group
Census Data:
• Median Household Income
• Number of households
• Occupied Households
• Housing Type
• Household Age
Data Coming Soon
Points:
•Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding
Together, foundations, etc.
•Public Housing Authorities,
Community Development Corps,
Regional & State Associations
Data:
• Fuel Type
• County Health Rankings
• Lead Poisoning Statistics
NASCSP Contacts
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Jenae Bjelland
Director of Healthy Homes
(202) 624-5850
Lisa Kesecker
Wx Plus Health Consultant
(304) 288-4982
Ryan Ward
Research Analyst, Healthy Homes
(202) 624-5994
www.WxPlusHealth.org