Assemblymember Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) will co-host a free screening
for residents to have their children’s toys tested for lead content on Saturday,
December 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South
San Francisco Fire Station 61 (480 N. Canal Street, South San
Francisco, CA 94080.) Parents and other caregivers are invited to
bring their children’s toys to be screened for unsafe lead content.
The event is being held in collaboration with the Center for
Environmental Health, First 5 San Mateo County, the South San Francisco Fire
Department, and San Mateo County’s
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Technicians will test up to two toys (or more if time
permits) per person using machines that can detect lead content in toys and
paint. A database will be available on-site for people who want to
inquire about the safety of toys they have at home or on their holiday shopping
list.
A recent report found that children exposed to lead can
suffer lowered IQ, delayed mental and physical development and even death.
“I encourage everyone to take the necessary steps to
make sure the toys they purchase are safe and to take advantage of this free
lead testing opportunity,” said Assemblymember Hill.
Nate Solov
Office of Assemblymember Jerry Hill
916-319-2019 (P)
916-319-2119 (F)
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