PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $12.4 million in Rhode Island to protect low-income families from lead-based paint and home health hazards.
The agency and U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, announced Monday that RIHousing is getting $8.4 million and the city of Woonsocket is getting $4 million.
Reed says lead poisoning remains a real problem that affects too many kids.
RIHousing, which was created by the General Assembly, provides mortgage loans and other assistance to homebuyers. It will address lead hazards in 340 homes for low-income families with children, and perform assessments in another 118 units. The work will be targeted in Pawtucket and Central Falls.
Woonsocket will use its funding to address lead hazards in 200 homes for low-income families with children.
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