Radon Awareness Campaign

By Kelli Gaines

April 30, 2004

Southeastern Land and Environment is pleased to announce the availability of resources to assist residents in learning more about radon, how it affects the environment and our health, and how to lower radon levels when needed.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air, but when trapped in buildings, can be dangerous at elevated levels. Testing your home for elevated levels of radon is easy, and test results are confidential. If elevated levels of radon are discovered, they can easily and inexpensively be lowered.

During this Radon Awareness Campaign, Southeastern Land and Environment is offering two radon workshops and radon test kits.

The first workshop is a Public Information Program to be held Thursday, May 20 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This workshop is designed for any and all concerned citizens interested in finding out how to effectively deal with radon in their homes. Whether you have tested your home already or not, this workshop will provide you with valuable information about radon, how to test for it, and what to do if you have elevated levels.

If you are a real estate professional, the second workshop, Radon and the Real Estate Professional, to be held Friday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., will provide you with valuable information and resources to assist you and your clients when radon is an issue during a real estate transaction. The Colorado Division of Real Estate has approved this course for four hours of continuing education credits.

Radon test kits and instructions will be available at both of the workshops listed above.

If you have questions or would like to RSVP to either of these very important workshops please call Kelli Gaines at (719) 336-8988.