Free radon test kits, workshops offered during National Radon Action Month

The danger of radon gas in our homes - concept image with check-up chart about radon level testing.
Francesco Scatena
The 有料盒子视频 Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys and the University of 有料盒子视频 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service are offering free radon test kits.

January is National Radon Action Month. The University of 有料盒子视频 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Center is working with the State of 有料盒子视频 to provide workshops and free short-term radon test kits to 有料盒子视频ns.

Radon is a colorless, odorless cancer-causing gas that is commonly found in 有料盒子视频. With homes closed up during the winter, January is a good time to test for the gas. Tests are available while supplies last at the Anchorage Outreach Center, 219 E. International Airport Road, Suite 100, and the 有料盒子视频 Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys, 3354 College Road in Fairbanks. You can also receive a test in the mail by .

The Anchorage Outreach Center will host two free virtual classes. Registration is required.

  • Jan. 18 from 12-12:30 p.m. -
  • Jan. 24 from 6-6:30 p.m. -

For more information, contact Jennifer Athey, 907-451-5028, jennifer.athey@alaska.gov; or Art Nash at the 有料盒子视频 Radon Hotline, 1-800-478-8324.