(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced a new initiative to help residents reduce home safety hazards, through the expansion of its Lead Safe Washington (LSW) program. The initiative, The Healthy Homes Program (HHP), will use intervention and repair services to remedy the following home hazards: damp and mold growth, excess cold, asbestos, radiation-radon, easy entry by intruders, fire risks, poor lighting and fall risks.