January 27-31 is Radon Awareness Week
Start the new year off right and ensure that your home is radon free. January 27-31 is Radon Awareness Week.
Radon is a radioactive gas found naturally in the ground. It can seep into your home through any type of foundation. You cannot see, smell or taste it, but it is dangerous.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The radon risk for current smokers is approximately 10 times that of a never-smoker.
The good news is you can protect your family by testing your home for radon. Most homes show their highest indoor radon levels during the coldest winter weather. So now is a great time to test your home.
The only way to know if a particular home has a radon problem is to test for it. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommend testing all homes for radon – especially when purchasing a home. High radon test results have been found in every county in Virginia.
VDH is offering a limited number of do-it-yourself radon test kits for only a $4 shipping fee per kit until April 30 or the available supply is exhausted. Order your test kits today.
Learn more about radon by calling the National Radon Hotline at 1-800-SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236).