InJAC :: Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

P: (202) 343-9370

www.epa.gov/asthma/index.html
www.noattacks.org

Services: Provides general information on asthma and indoor asthma triggers, as well as descriptions of EPA’s community outreach programs. EPA has several resources and tools that can be downloaded including Tools for Schools, Air Quality Index and Smoke-free Home Pledge Campaign. Learn more about reducing indoor asthma triggers by visiting the No Attacks Web site.

Improving Kids Environment (IKE)

P: (317) 902-3610

www.ikecoalition.org

Services: Work to improve children’s health by reducing environmental threats. Support efforts to improve air quality, such as the Smart Schools Don’t Idle Program, hold annual conference on healthy homes and have evaluated asthma awareness among Indiana builders and remodelers to facilitate asthma-friendly  practices.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)

P: (800) 451-6027 (toll free within Indiana) (317) 232-8603

www.in.gov/idem

Office of Air Quality (OAQ) (Compliance)

100 N. Senate Ave.

Mail Code 61-53 IGCN 1003

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2251

Services: The Office of Air Quality (OAQ) protects the public health and the environment through the fulfillment of its responsibilities as set forth in the Environmental Acts. Programs that fulfill these responsibilities include: Air Quality Monitoring Data (i.e. Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O)3, Particulate (PM2.5)), DieselWise, Eight-Hour Ozone, Fine Particulate Matter PM2.5, Local Air Agencies, and Smog Watch.
Smog Watch (www.smogwatch.IN.gov) provides an easy-to-read forecast of air quality in different regions of Indiana.

 

Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance (OPPTA)

100 N. Senate Ave.

Mail Code 64-00

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2251

Services: Assisting others in finding better ways to voluntarily prevent pollution and understand, achieve, and exceed environmental responsibilities through confidential technical assistance, education, and financial support. The Community Environmental Health & Education program is part of this office and manages the 5-Star Environmental Recognition Program for Child Care Facilities.

 

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

IPM practices reduce or eliminate the food, water, living space and access used by pests to permanently rid a facility of pests.

www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/outreach/schoolipm or http://schoolipm.iflas.ufl.edu

Services: General information on IPM, regulations and policies for schools and child care facilities, training opportunities, and additional resources.

Knozone

P: (317) 327-4000

www.knozone.com

Services: Air quality forecasts for Indianapolis area and information about the health effects of ozone and fine particles.