High Temperatures Threaten Houston Residents
Rebuilding Together Houston Responds with Safe and Sound Services Program
Style Magazine Newswire | 6/15/2023, 2:57 p.m.
Summer heat is threatening Houston area residents more than ever this year. Low-income families living in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality are most at risk for health and safety challenges. In response, Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) launched its Safe and Sound Services Program (SSSP), sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital, targeting significant health and safety hazards in homes and providing relief to the Harris County homeowners most in need.
Rebuilding Together Houston’s SSSP starts with a 25-point inspection checklist for low-income neighbors who qualify for their home repair program. RTH inspects inside the home and outside, looking for opportunities to make the residents healthier and safer. The services include the installation of A/C window units, ceiling fans, and air purifiers; and checking that windows and doors open, close, latch, and seal well. All of Rebuilding Together’s work is free to qualifying homeowners.
“As our region experiences more incidents of extreme weather each year, Rebuilding Together is focusing on making homes safer and more resilient against these extremes,” explained Christine Holland, Rebuilding Together Houston’s CEO. “The structural stability of a home, a secure roof, and both air conditioning and heat are crucial elements to safeguarding the health of our neighbors.”
Learn more at https://rebuildingtogetherhouston.org
