The American Lung Association has designated January as Radon Action Month to raise awareness about a gas that it calls the “silent killer.”
Radon is a radioactive gas that rises up out of the bedrock that lies beneath the entire state of Illinois. Fortunately, we have the technology to test the air in homes and other buildings for radon. Every year at this time the Illinois Emergency Management Agency launches its Radon Awareness Campaign to help Illinoisans understand the risk and encourage building testing.
IEMA encourages homeowners to connect with a licensed professional to test their home for radon. Click here to find the agency’s list of radon testing professionals throughout the state.