The Keep Boone County Program provides free services to residents in two forms. First, the program conducts seminars known as the Home Owner Maintenance Education (H.O.M.E.) seminars on topics relevant to homeowners wanting to make their homes healthier, more comfortable and protect their investment. Secondly, a team of inspectors conduct voluntary inspections to find ways that homeowners can make their homes healthier and reduce the effects of chronic illness such as asthma and environmental allergies. The H.O.M.E. seminars are delivered throughout the in Boone, Luther, Madrid, Ogden and Pilot Mound. Call the Health & Sanitation Department at 515-433-4964 for current seminar information.
The Keep Boone County Healthy program is a local version of the National Healthy Homes Initiative. This program brings together cooperating agencies that strive to work together to help protect the health of Boone County Residents
The H.O.M.E seminar list includes the following topics:
- Intro to Healthy Homes
- Septic Systems Maintenance and Operation
- Mold and Moisture Control
- Keeping Your Home Clean and Pest Free (Integrated Pest Management)
- Radon
- Weatherization
- Backyard Composting
- Keeping Your Home Safe and Contaminant Free
- Keeping Your Home Ventilated and Maintained