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Sources for More Information

Crime information. When you have found a house that you are ready to buy, call the Louisville Metro Police
Department at (502) 574-7111. Here the police can provide you with crime statistics for any neighborhood. To see
Louisville crimes on a map, go to https://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/211

Flood plain information. You may ask, “Is the house I want to buy in a flood plain?” If it is in a flood plain,
your lender may require you to buy flood insurance, which we recommend if your house is in a flood plain or near
water. Visit https://apps.lojic.org/msdflooddetermination/

Diversity concerns. The Louisville Urban League offers classes on home ownership and housing-related
topics. They have a wonderful web resource on housing at https://lul.org/hfe/

Safe removal of lead-based paint. Lead is toxic. Exposure to lead dust can cause serious illness, such
as brain damage, especially in children. Pregnant women should also avoid exposure. Find out how to protect
yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD and/or visit
www.epa.gov/lead

Kentucky sex offenders. If you have found a house that you are ready to buyind out if there are any regis-
tered sex offenders living in the neighborhood, the information is posted on the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry
at: http://kspsor.state.ky.us/

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