Harris County Public Health found that 61% of heat-related illnesses occurred at a heat index of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, and there were 17 consecutive days with a heat index higher than 103 in June 2023.
Houston has 16 high-risk ZIP codes for lead poisoning. The city has a program that can help
The Houston Health Department’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program provides services that help low-income residents identify, remove or stabilize lead-based