The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation considers radon to be a serious problem in the state, with Tennessee having higher than the national average of radon in homes.
In the Tennessee State Cancer Plan 2018-2022, radon is included under the topic of primary prevention of cancer.…
Goal 5 of the Virginia Cancer Plan 2018-2022 is to reduce radon exposure to Virginians. The plan encourages Virginians to test their homes for radon noting that everyone in Virginia has a role to play in preventing and controlling cancer. Local health agencies and local organizations are to ensure a…
In Florida, one in five homes tested had elevated radon levels above the action level of 4 pCi/L. Elevated radon levels have been found in all types of Florida buildings, including manufactured homes, schools, and high-rise condominiums. In order to reduce the burden of cancer in Florida, the Cancer…
Contributed by Phillip Ray Gibson
The North Carolina Radon Program has created several brochures in its outreach efforts to education the public about radon. The files are attached. Please note the partnerships listed in each of the brochures.
We have much going on in NC where these materials will b…
Wisconsin Department of Health Services has published the Radon Information Center 2021 Objectives. The Department is soliciting multi-year objectives from 2021 through 2023 regarding the services of the regional Radon Information Center (RIC) managed by Dunn County Health Department. Elements for t…
The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors announces the recipients of this year’s Radon Hero Awards, both to be presented posthumously to two individuals, both of whom have dedicated a large part of their lives to radon awareness and reduction, and who passed away this year. This year’s…