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National Radon Action MonthRaising Awareness, Reducing Risk, Saving Lives

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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

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What is the problem?

• Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers

• Radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the United States

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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

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How can you help?• Raise Radon Awareness!

Get the message out about the dangers of radon year-round

Conduct special activities and events in January during National Radon Action Month

Go to www.epa.gov/radon/nram for how you can help.

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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 radon-resistant new construction practices.

• Ultimately save lives from radon-induced lung cancer

Now is the perfect time to get involved!

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[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]

Last Year’s National Radon Action Month Results

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• 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

How To Get Involved in National Radon Action Month

NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTHR A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E

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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

NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTHR A D O N: T E S T, F I X, S A V E A L I F E

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National Radon Action Month Success Stories

[Choose from success stories on:

www.epa.gov/radon/nram/activities

Or

www.epa.gov/radon/nram/archive]

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!