January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E National Radon Action Month Raising Awareness, Reducing Risk, Saving Lives

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E What is Radon? Radon • A naturally occurring, radioactive gas released from rock, soil, and water • Can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings • We can’t see, smell, or taste radon • Can be a problem in any home, school, or building across the country

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E What is the problem? • Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers • Radon causes more than 20, 000 lung cancer deaths annually in the United States

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E What is the solution? • Test your home or building for radon – It’s the only way to know if you have a radon problem • You can fix a radon problem – Most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E How can you help? • Raise Radon Awareness! - Get the message out about the dangers of radon yearround - Conduct special activities and events in January during National Radon Action Month - Go to www. epa. gov/radon/nram for how you can help.

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E January is National Radon Action Month Who should participate? • Individuals, groups, and organizations concerned about lung cancer and public health What is the goal? • Increase public awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radonresistant new construction practices. • Ultimately save lives from radon-induced lung cancer Now is the perfect time to get involved!

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Last Year’s National Radon Action Month Results [Highlight recent National Radon Action Month results of your choice (e. g. , at the national or state/local level, or project specific) to provide context and set the stage for development of goals for the upcoming National Radon Action Month]

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E How To Get Involved in National Radon Action Month • Set a goal to reduce radon risk in your community • Plan activities and events in January – Work with radon partners in your community • Publicize your activities and recognize your successes • Collect results from your activities • Share your project ideas, efforts, and results at www. epa. gov/radon/nram/activities. html. • Use National Radon Action Month to kick off a broader radon awareness campaign in your community

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Engage Different Stakeholders • State radon programs • Tribal Nations and Pueblos • Government agencies • Non-profit organizations • Radon testers & mitigators • Local businesses • Housing professionals • Health care professionals • Human resources, • • environmental, and safety officers at work sites Advocacy organizations concerned about cancer Schools Homeowners’ associations Other community-based groups interested in public health

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E National Radon Action Month Success Stories [Choose from success stories on: www. epa. gov/radon/nram/activities Or www. epa. gov/radon/nram/archive]

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Tools and Resources Available • National Radon Action Month Web site: www. epa. gov/radon/nram – Consumer information • Information for individuals who want to reduce their family’s risk of lung cancer – Partner information • A downloadable National Radon Action Month Event Planning Kit • A national map showing the activities and events you submit • Regular updates about radon outreach • Success stories • Links to additional radon materials and resources

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Event Planning Kit • Available for download from National Radon Action Month Web site • Resource to help you plan, implement, and evaluate your activities • Includes many useful templates, tips, and examples – – – Radon fact sheets Media outreach tips Tips for holding a Radon Poster Contest Sample press release, op-ed, and letter to the editor Sample proclamation And more!

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E More Resources • Newsletters – Receive the latest updates in your e-mail • Public Service Announcements (PSAs) – Free print, radio and television PSAs are available for you to personally deliver to your local media outlets • Graphics – Variety of styles so you can customize Web or print materials – Available in low- and high-resolution

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Sample Timeline: Planning Stage • Summer – Set Your Goals – Establish a baseline – Consider how different activities reach different audiences and contribute to radon risk reduction – Identify ways to track results • Fall – Plan Your Activities and Events – – – Choose your activities Engage key partners and clarify responsibilities Establish your timeline and resources needed Explore ways to publicize your activities and events Submit a brief description of your activities and events to the National Radon Action Month Web site

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Sample Timeline: Implementation • January – Publicize your activities and events – Track your results – Share your success • Submit a brief description of your activities and events to www. epa. gov/radon/nram/activities. html

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E Sample Timeline: Evaluation & More • February - March – Use your tracking data to evaluate the overall results of your activity – Share your success with EPA and other radon stakeholders – Continue working with your community to raise radon awareness • Promote radon awareness during other special emphasis periods year-round, such as Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) or Children’s Health Month (October) – Build on your successes for the next National Radon Action Month!

January is NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH R A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E For More Information See the National Radon Action Month Web site and Event Planning Kit at: www. epa. gov/radon/nram Contact [provide your name and contact information] Together we can save lives from radon-induced lung cancer!