ORLANDO – January is National Radon Action Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) encourages residents to take action to protect their homes and families from the dangers of radon exposure. The best way for residents to protect themselves is to test their homes for radon.
In Florida, one in five homes tested has elevated radon levels. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and the largest source of everyday radiation exposure. Radon is considered a silent killer as it is colorless and odorless, making it impossible to detect when breathing it in.
There are ways to reduce high levels of radon in a person’s home. The first step is to test the indoor air. The test is simple. To request a free radon test kit, visit Radon.FloridaHealth.gov.
For more information on radon, contact the Department’s Radon Program at 850-245-4288.
