UGA Cooperative Extension
DeKalb County Extension Office:
Family & Consumer Sciences
Radon Education (Radon Testing)
The Importance of Radon Testing
Are you ready for Action?
January has been designated as National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We want to encourage all residents of Georgia to test their homes for radon, since is the only way to now if you have a problem in your home.
January is an excellent month to educate the community about this gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation and the first cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. During this month we are usually motivated to plan for a healthier year. We make plans about new exercise regimens, healthier ways to eat, and healthy health practices to prevent diseases, among other things. Let’s add another healthy goal to the 2009 list: Test your home for radon. It is easy and simple. If you can’t test in January make plans to test as soon as possible.
If you or any of your family members, or your friends in your community or office will like to join us during our radon campaign, contact one of your radon educators to coordinate your program.
We are available to come to your community or your civic group, your school or your office to present a very informative program about the radon situation. We will provide information about what radon is, how can affect our health, what to do if you have a radon problem in your home and how to prevent radon from entering into your house or building. Complimentary test kits may be available. Please contact our offices at 404-298-4072.
We invite you to join the action! We invite you to celebrate every January as the National Radon Action Month.
Edda Cotto-Rivera - Radon Educator and General Nutrition
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