January is Radon Action Month: The EPA has designated January as Radon Action Month in an effort to raise awareness regarding a contaminant that causes over 20,000 lung cancers deaths in the US Annually. For a link to the EPA’s web site: Click here. For a summary of Radon awareness, detection and remediation: Click here.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure causes approximately 21,000 lung cancer related deaths in the U.S. annually. For every 1,000 non-smokers exposed to radon levels at twice the EPA’s recommended action level, about 15 will contract lung cancer. For smokers exposed to this same level of radon, the odds of contracting lung cancer jumps to 120 victims per 1000 exposed.
Preparation Key for Riding Out Winter Storms: Winter is upon us and it’s imperative to prepare for winter storms. Harsh winter conditions can cause unsafe roads, sub-zero temperatures and power outages that require a few preparations to ensure personal and family safety. Click here.
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