by Margaret Henderson
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Radon Division provides expert information to the public about radon. Funding is provided through a joint state and USEPA grant. The DEP notes that an estimated 40 percent of Pennsylvania homes have radon levels above the USEPA’s action guideline of 4 pCi/L.
The DEP provides outreach through courses, staffing information booths at events, and visiting school events and home shows. Additionally, social media is used to inform and raise awareness about radon.
In using social media as one approach to inform residents about radon, YouTube videos have been placed on-line. Program Manager, Bob Lewis, explains how to test your home for radon in a YouTube video, which has received 2111 views. See “How to Test Your Home for Radon” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26AEo271aXI
In a public service announcement, the Acting Secretary of the DEP explains the importance of radon testing and significance of radon to public health. See
Radon Awareness Public Service Announcement (678 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRkE7mSgDVw
For more information, contact:
Radon Hotline: 800-237-2366
Phone: 717-783-3594
http://www.dep.pa.gov
United States