SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RADON AWARENESS TASK FORCE SILRadon.Org
What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive soil gas that can build up in your home and increase your risk of developing lung cancer. For more information, please see the Illinois Emergency Management Agency website http://radon.illinois.gov/iema/radon/pdf/abcofradon.pdf or you can also check the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html.
About The Task Force
The Southern Illinois Radon Awareness Task Force was established in 2008. It is a partnership among local residents, organizations, private and public health care providers.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. This task force was established to help residents in Southern Illinois learn about radon and the importance of testing and mitigation by providing educational materials and creating public awareness.
Mission
Most importantly, everyone should test his house for radon.
You are encouraged to contact the members listed below by phone or e-mail with your questions and concerns.
General questions can be sent to Info@SILRadon.Org.
Ready sources of Illinois specific radon information is the Illinois Emergency Management Agency website http://radon.illinois.gov/ and the University of Illinois Extension Office website http://www.takeactiononradon.uiuc.edu/.
The Task Force also has a blog located at www.silradon.blogspot.com.
Members of the Southern Illinois Radon Awareness Task Force are:
The Southern Illinois Radon Awareness Task Force makes no representations, warranty or guarantee in connection with materials or presentations made in connection with the web site materials. The above organizations hereby disclaim any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from their use and for violation of federal, state or municipal regulation, ordinance, or law resulting directly or indirectly from their use. The mention of any trade names, commercial products, manufacturers, or other businesses in the material does not constitute endorsement by the Southern Illinois Radon Awareness Task Force.
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