FOR RELEASE
JANUARY 11, 2007
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CONTACT: District Board of 330-270-2855 ext. 131 or Heather Krause District Board of 330-270-2855 ext. 141 |
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DATE: January 11, 2007 |
Free Radon Test Kits Available
for
January is National Radon Action
Month and the Mahoning County PACE Environmental Health Workgroup is urging
everyone to participate by testing their home for radon gas. Free test kits are
available from the District Board of Health through a grant from the Ohio Department
of Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs
naturally in soil and can enter homes through cracks and holes in the foundation. Once inside the home, it can build up to high
levels that pose a health threat. The
U.S. Surgeon General recommends all homes be tested for radon, which is colorless,
odorless, and tasteless. While exposure
to elevated levels can increase one’s risk for developing lung cancer,
homeowners can reduce their exposure by testing their homes and taking
appropriate action to reduce elevated levels.
Radon problems can be fixed, but the only way to know if elevated levels
exist in your home is to test.
For more information about how
to obtain a free test kit, contact
More information about radon
levels in
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