By 1888PressRelease
1888 PressRelease – Radon Awareness Month in January is a month dedicated to informing people about the dangers of radon gas. 20,000 people die a year because of radon gas and several people aren’t even aware it exist. So Radon Awareness Month was created to inform people about this serious threat.
January is National Radon Action Month, as designated by he EPA. During January Radon Month, the EPA has a chance to inform consumers about radon and its dangers. January Radon Month is a chance to learn more about the national effort to take action against radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water. It can build up to dangerous levels inside your home. It doesn’t matter if your house is new or old, well sealed or drafty, and with or without a basement. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon. The only way to know if your house has a radon problem is to test for it. January Radon Month is a great way to inform consumers.
In January Radon month, there are four things you can do to take action. The first thing you should do in January Radon Month is test your home. Testing your home is easy. If radon levels are high, it can be easily fixed. Test kits can be purchased online, or your local hardware store may carry radon testing kits. You can find local information related to radon at epa.gov. January Radon Month is a great time to contact your State Radon Contact. If you discover high radon levels in your home, you can call your state radon office to find qualified radon mitigators in your area.
The next thing to do during January Radon Month is to look for events in your community. During January Radon month you can join in community activities hosted at local schools and community centers. In January Radon Month you can find educational activities for people of all ages. You can also find state wide events during January Radon Month.
The third step you can do in January Radon Month is spread the word. Spend time during January Radon Month encouraging others to learn about radon and test their homes. Tell friends and family about the health risk of radon. Take time in January Radon Month to plan an activity in your own community to help raise awareness. You can get an event planning kit for January Radon Month at the EPA’s website.
The fourth, and last step only applies if you are in the market for a new home. There are now ways to build radon resistant homes. Look for builders who use radon resistant construction.
In January Radon Month remember to contact your state radon program. You can get information on radon testing, mitigation, and radon resistant construction in your area. January Radon Month is an important time to educate yourself on radon and its health risks. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke, and the second leading cause for people who do. Exposure to radon is a health risk that can be prevented.
The EPA recommends testing not only your homes, but schools and other buildings as well. Ensuring that your radon levels in your home are low, can reduce the risk of lung cancer to you and your family. Take action during January Radon Month 2014.
http://radonawarenessmonth2014.com/
