Residents of Eastern Charlotte are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge. This free program includes a Radon Information Session that covers the health effects of radon, why it’s a concern in the area, and what Health Canada recommends for homeowners.
Background
Too few Canadians are aware that the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers can be found right in their own homes. Radon gas is a concern across Canada, but only a radon test will indicate whether the levels in your home are a health concern to you and your family.
“Radon is a well-established human carcinogen and testing and reducing radon levels is an important method of lung cancer prevention.” says Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, a researcher from the Faculty of Sciences from Simon Fraser University, “Residential radon is marked as Canadians’ primary exposure to radon; preventing radon exposure will reduce the number of Canadians dying of lung cancer.”
Funding for this project is provided by Health Canada.
Local Participation
Free test kits will be available to 100 households in Eastern Charlotte through Take Action on Radon. Details will be provided during an online information session (via Zoom).
Participants must have a computer (desktop, laptop) or smart device (tablet, smartphone), and an internet connection for registration and completion of surveys during the program.
Getting Started
Residents are encouraged to sign up for the project online. Several components of the program will involve participants entering information on the internet.
After registering, participants will receive a link to a free Radon Information Session, taking place over Zoom on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm. (Click here to add Zoom to your device.)
Devices will be available for pickup in two locations, on varying dates:
Thursday, November 14, 5:30-7:00 pm
Friday, November 15, 12:00-4:30 pm
Magaguadavic Place
11 J.O. Spinney Drive, St. George
November 18-22, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
(Monday-Friday)
Eastern Charlotte Municipal Office
1 School Street, St. George
About Take Action on Radon
Take Action on Radon is a national initiative that works to bring together radon stakeholders and raise radon awareness across Canada. The initiative is led by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) and the Canadian Cancer Society. To learn more about radon and how to test your home, visit: TakeActionOnRadon.ca.