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EPA Administrator Unveils Spanish Language Children's Health Video

Release Date: 10/8/2002
Contact Information: For more information contact the Office of External Affairs at (214) 665-2200.

      Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman unveiled a new way to help protect children's health in Spanish-speaking communities.  As part of Children's Health Month, Whitman introduced a Spanish language video at East San Jose Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that helps children and families create healthier home environments.

      "EPA is committed to making our air cleaner, our water purer, and our land better protected.  Informed actions taken every day by individual citizens are an important part of protecting the health of children, families and the environment," said Whitman.

      The video, "Tres Amigos ... Al Rescate," is part of EPA's increasing effort to inform diverse communities about environmental health risks to children.  It is part of an education packet that also contains a Spanish language booklet offering additional information and practical tips about home safety.  The packet will be available to Spanish language communities across the country.

      In the video's story line, Uncle Julio, in anticipation of a visit from his niece and nephew, tries to make his home safer.  Uncle Julio's three pets - the "Tres Amigos" - swing into action to help him make his home healthier.

      More information on EPA's children's health program is available at https://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-childrenshealthmonth.htm.