Key Safety Tips for Radon in Your Home

January is National Radon Action Month. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the United States, claiming the lives of approximately 21,000 people each year.

Radon may enter your home through cracks in its walls, basement floors, and foundations. It is formed naturally as uranium in soil and rocks break down, meaning it can be practically anywhere.

Key Safety Tips for Radon in Your Home

The National Radon Action Month campaign focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of radon and sharing ways to alleviate risk levels. You may be able to protect your home and family by taking the following steps:

• Seal cracks and other openings in your home, especially subterranean areas.
• Increase ventilation in areas beneath floors.
• Install a radon mitigation system.
• Have your home’s radon levels tested regularly.

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