Post Written By Sarah Kirby, Interim Assoc. Dean & Extension Director, State FCS Program Leader & Professor

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Dr. Sarah KirbyInterim Assoc. Dean & Extension Director, State FCS Program Leader & Professor Agricultural & Human Sciences
NC State Extension, NC State University

Garey Fox, dean of NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, sits in a tractor.

Expedition Extension: Getting Ready for Dean Fox’s Visit

CALS Dean Garey Fox is hitting the road this summer for Expedition Extension — a statewide tour from June …

— 1 week ago, N.C. Cooperative Extension Intranet

Flooded Homes Require Prompt and Safe Mold Cleanup

Flood-damaged homes need immediate attention to prevent mold growth, which can begin to grow within 2-3 days on materials …

— 5 months ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Rebuild Healthy Homes

HUD’s Rebuild Healthy Homes is a valuable resource for those who need to clean-up and repair homes damage by any …

— 7 months ago, Healthy Homes

Staying Safe as You Return Home

Returning home after a major disaster can be both emotionally challenging and physically unsafe. Here are ways you can …

— 7 months ago, Healthy Homes

Returning Home After Helene

Returning home after a major disaster is often filled with challenges and dangers. The conditions you face can be …

— 7 months ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Extension Employee Award Nominations (Deadline Extended)

The Extension Awards application process is here, and we need your help to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts …

— 9 months ago, Extension Conference

Radon Guidance

Radon is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer. Children are twice as susceptible to the negative impacts of …

— 1 year ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

WHEREAS, radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas that, over prolonged periods, can present a significant health risk to individuals across North Carolina; and WHEREAS, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, responsible for more than 21,000 deaths each year in the United States; and WHEREAS, in North Carolina, based on data collected by the Radiation Protection Section within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), radon is present at elevated levels in approximately 7 percent of homes; and WHEREAS, data from the North Carolina DHHS Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey shows that historically marginalized populations, people with lower incomes, and those who rent homes are less likely to know about radon gas; and WHEREAS, it is important to educate all North Carolina residents on the available measures to reduce radon risks, to test and mitigate their homes for radon levels, and to visit www.radon.ncdhhs.gov for additional radon action information; NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim January, 2024, as "NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH" in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

Gov. Cooper Declares January 2024 National Radon Action Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared January 2024 is National Radon Action Month. Radon is the leading cause of lung …

— 1 year ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week - January 2024

January is National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week is January 22-26, 2024. As a part of this educational campaign, EPA and …

— 1 year ago, Healthy Homes

November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it serves as a crucial reminder that radon is the primary cause …

— 1 year ago, Healthy Homes

Older man and woman sitting on couch reviewing disaster plans on the computer.

September Is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign is focused on preparing older adults for disasters. Older …

— 2 years ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

August Is Kids Eat Right Month

August is Kids Eat Right Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy of Nutrition and …

— 2 years ago, Family and Consumer Science Program