DHD#10 OFFERS FREE RADON HOME TESTS

During January, Residents Can Receive a FREE Radon Home Test Kit 

January is Radon Action Month, and District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), together with Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA), is using this month to educate about the dangers of radon gas. Throughout January, DHD#10 is offering free home radon test kits at each DHD#10 office.

Radon is a leading source of lung cancer, causing thousands of deaths each year. Small cracks in your home’s foundation can grow over time as it settles, making paths for radon to enter your home from the ground. NMPHA and DHD#10 encourage you to test your home for radon during Radon Action Month. By doing so, you can play a crucial role in creating healthier homes and communities.

"Radon is a major health concern that is often ignored because it is invisible and odorless," said Shaun O’Connor, DHD#10 Public Health Educator. "The best time to test your home is winter, when doors and windows are closed, which lets radon rise. Testing for radon is easy, and if higher levels are found, there are ways to reduce exposure. DHD#10 is proud to offer these free radon home kits this month to raise awareness and help our community members stay safe and healthy."

Learn more about radon by visiting Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) here: http://www.michigan.gov/radon. For additional information about radon, visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) here: https://www.epa.gov/radon.
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Newaygo County Main Office
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White Cloud, MI 49349
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