3. Spread the word !!
4. Spend time during National Radon Action Month encouraging others to learn about radon and test their homes.
◦ Tell your family and friends about the health risk of radon. Encourage
them to test their homes.
◦ Plan an activity in your community to help raise awareness.
◦ Write an op-ed or letter to the editor using samples from the event
planning resources.
◦ Attract media attention by working with a local official to get a radon
proclamation.
◦ View or order EPA's free radon publications.
5. Buy a radon-resistant home - If you are considering buying a new home, look for builders who use radon-resistant new construction. Read more about radon-resistant new construction, "Building Radon Out: A Step-by-Step Guide to Build Radon-Resistant Homes".
◦ Build Green: It's Easy to Build New Homes Radon-Resistant ..."The good news is you can build your customers a safer, healthier, radon-resistant home. The techniques to prevent radon from entering a home are practical and straightforward for any builder. It’s an inexpensive way to offer families a benefit that could reduce their risk of lung cancer. And it’s a smart way to build trust between you and your customer. " Fuad Reveiz, Member of the National Association of Home Builders"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Code 6609T
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 343-9051
Social: #NationalRadonActionMonth
Twitter: @EPA Facebook: @EPA
Website: www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-information
https://publichealthmaps.org/calendar/2020/1/1/national-radon-action-month
49