Community Links

 
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Androscoggin County Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber
Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds Auburn Public Library
Department of Health and Human Services Auburn Public Works (Trash Collection)
Department of Motor Vehicles  Mid Maine Waste Action Corp.
State of Maine Water & Sewerage District
United States Postal Service 

EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION
Local Schools & Colleges   Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport
Citylink Bus 

Home Health & Safety Resource Links:

Here are some helpful resources to answer common questions on creating and maintaining healthy indoor environments. Auburn’s code enforcement officers are also available to answer questions regarding code regulations and ordinances in Auburn.

·       Information on lead and childhood lead poisoning:

o   Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Publications and Resources from the CDC

o   Lead Resources for parents, providers, homeowners, landlords, and others (Maine.gov)

o   Resources for Homeowner’s and Renters from Healthy Androscoggin

o   Resources for Landlords from Healthy Androscoggin

o   Lead paint inspection services through CCI

·       Maine Department of Enviromental Protection (DEP) - Emergency Spill Response

o   To report an oil spill, IMMEDIATELY call:  800.482.0777 (24/7)

o   To report a hazardous material spill, IMMEDIATELY call  800.452.4664 (24/7)

o   Home Heating Oil Tanks and Buried Piping – Safety Tips

o   Maine DEP Emergency Spill Response – Frequently Asked Questions

·       Information on mold and mildew in the home:

o   A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home (EPA guide)

o   About Mold and Moisture (HUD)

·       General Healthy Home Resources:

o   HUD’s Healthy Home program

o   Eight Tips to Creating a Healthy Home (Downloadable PDF from HUD)

o   National Center for Healthy Housing - Healthy Homes Maintenance Checklist (Downloadable PDF)

o   How can cleaning supplies, household products affect health? (American Lung Association)

o   Preventing indoor air pollution by choosing EPA Safer Choice recommendations

o   Carbon Monoxide Resources and information from Maine.gov

o   Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Resources & Factsheets from the CDC

o   Fuel Assistance (HEAP): Community Concepts (ccimaine.org)

·       Information on bed bugs:

o   Bed Bugs - Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)

o   Bedbugs – Additional CDC Recommended Resources

·       Information on Tenant’s Rights in Maine

o   Rights of Maine Renters – Tips before you rent, including a downloadable checklist

o   The Rights of Tenants in Maine - a downloadable handbook from Pine Tree Legal Assistance

o   Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's site for Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections in Maine