January is National Radon Action Month

Though you can't see, smell or taste radon, it may be present at dangerous levels in your home. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, and causes over 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year.

Is your home safe from the dangers of radon?

Luckily, there's an easy and inexpensive way to find out. Simply buy a do-it-yourself radon test kit, available online or in many hardware stores. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that all homes and buildings be tested for radon. If you have a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more, your home may contain dangerous levels of radon.

http://www.epa.gov/radon/nram/

Did You Know?

If radon levels in your house are too high, there are steps you or a professional can take to ensure your home is healthy. For more information and resources, contact your state radon office at http://www.epa.gov/radon/whereyoulive.html