HABITAT EDUCATING PUBLIC ABOUT RADON AS PART OF NATIONAL ACTION MONTH

As part of January's National Radon Action Month, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is educating the public about radon gas and promoting the importance of radon testing at the Habitat ReStore in Orem. Additionally, the affiliate is also selling radon test kits for $6.00 (online and at the store). During the first week of January, over 38 test kits were sold.

Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that causes as many as 21,000 deaths each year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. One in 15 homes across the United States has elevated levels of the deadly carcinogen that can only be detected through testing. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to learn how to protect their families from this cancer causing gas and take action by testing their homes. This past year, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County received a grant from the Utah Cancer Action Network to provide radon education and testing and help to offset the costs of putting radon mitigation systems in area Habitat homes. The local Habitat affiliate has committed to put a radon mitigation system in all future Habitat homes built or renovated in the valley.