Here is what  Ms. Marble says:"First, you need to learn where to find lead in our  neighborhood."
- Lead
 paint may be on old  windows and old  doors."
- Lead paint may be on old
 stairs and railings."
- Lead paint may be on old
 porches."
- Lead paint
 dust and  flakes may be in places where workers are fixing old houses."
- Lead paint dust and flakes may be in the dirt around old houses."
"Now here's what you can do to be safe
from lead," says Ms. Marble.
- "Never, never touch paint flakes."
- "Never, never touch paint dust."
- "Ask a grownup to wash away lead paint flakes and dust with a damp soapy rag."
- "Wash your
 hands before you eat and after you play."
- "Leave your
 shoes at the door and wear  socks or  slippers in your house."
- "Eat healthy foods, like lowfat
 milk and  yogurt,  fruits and  vegetables,  beans, and lean  meat."
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