Post Written By Sarah Kirby, State Program Leader for Family & Consumer Sciences & Professor

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Dr. Sarah KirbyState Program Leader for Family & Consumer Sciences & Professor Agricultural & Human Sciences
NC State Extension, NC State University

Radon Guidance

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

— 3 months 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 …

— 4 months 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 …

— 4 months 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 …

— 5 months 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 …

— 8 months 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 …

— 9 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?

Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …

— 1 year ago, Healthy Homes

Hurricane Season Is Here -- Are You and Your Home Prepared?

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 until November 30. Are you and your family prepared? Is …

— 2 years ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here are some important resources for those returning home after a flood from a …

— 2 years ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

June is National Health Homes Month

In the U.S. today, people spend close to 90% of their time indoors. National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created …

— 2 years ago, Healthy Homes

New Carbon Monoxide Resources

The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the NC Division of Public Health has updated materials related to carbon …

— 2 years ago, Healthy Homes

Mold Clean Up

Restoring your home after disaster can be difficult. That difficulty can be compounded if it includes cleaning up mold. …

— 3 years ago, Healthy Homes