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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 

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