USEPA in “Spotlight: Successful Approaches for Reducing Radon Risk,“ noted the success of the Oregon Radon Awareness Program (ORAP) of the Oregon Health Authority. “Staff redesigned the state’s ‘Have you tested your home for radon?’ brochure. The redesigned material focused on providing radon information in a more accessible screen reader format and reading level, while also translating the resource into the most common languages spoken in Oregon. The brochure was designed and translated for environmental justice communities in the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese. This resource is available on the state’s website for community outreach events.”
The brochure covers risks and mitigation, what radon is and how it comes into the home, and explains the harmful effects of excessive radon exposure. It includes a chart of the number of deaths caused by radon compared to other causes. The brochure notes that “This document can be provided upon request in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities or in a language other than English for people with limited English skills. To request this form in another format or language, contact the Healthy Homes and Schools Program at 971-673-0440.”
See the brochure at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/HEALTHYNEIGHBORHOODS/RADONGAS/Documents/radonbroc…
Source: Overview of EPA’s State Indoor Radon Grants Program: A Focus on Activities Conducted during 2021 https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-02/final-2021-annual-sirg-activities-report-508c.pdf
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