January is National Radon Action Month, raising awareness about the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon, common across Clark County due to our geology, is odorless, invisible, and able to enter any type of structure (old or new, with any type of foundation). This public health issue made front-page news in 2017 as several Evergreen Public Schools facilities were found to be above national standards. The only way to know your home is at unsafe levels is to carry out a simple, inexpensive test.
The American Lung Association and Washington State Department of Health are sponsoring the sixth annual Radon Forum Northwest, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.
Experts from the health, geology, testing, and mitigation fields will discuss where radon comes from, how to eliminate it from our homes, schools and businesses, and answer audience questions. Low-cost test kits will be available for purchase while supplies last. The last forum in Clark County (in Vancouver, 2015) was standing-room-only. More information may be found at www.radonforumnorthwest.com.
