Post on 03-Feb-2022
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
Wx Plus Health Tools and Resources www.WxPlusHealth.org
Healthy Homes-WAP Assessment Forms
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
Pre-Audit
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Determine if the home is in a high RADON area
Pre-Audit
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Identify the likelihood of LEAD PAINT issues
• By looking at the client application we can:
– Identify vulnerable populations in the home
Pre-Audit
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
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
bjelland@nascsp.org
Lisa Kesecker
Wx Plus Health Consultant
(304) 288-4982
lkesecker@nascsp.org
Ryan Ward
Research Analyst, Healthy Homes
(202) 624-5994
rward@nascsp.org
www.WxPlusHealth.org