Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that can enter homes through cracks in the basement floor or from well water.

· Prolonged exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

· Only one in five homes has a radon problem. But the only way to know if your home is free of radon is to test it.

The American Lung Association of New England is offering a Radon Test Kit and Information Packet for $12.00. This includes postage and handling.

To order a kit, or for additional information, please call 1-800-LUNG USA or 1-860-289-5401.

Resources:

Additional information on radon may be obtained from the national website of the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org. Then choose "AIR QUALITY" from the menu. Or you may access the United States Environmental Protection Agency's radon information directly at www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/index.html.

For information about mitigation, visit these websites:

National Radon Proficiency Program of the National Environmental Health Association (http://www.neha-nrpp.org)

National Radon Safety Board (http://www.nrsb.org)

For Rhode Island Residents: If you need to do a longer test, or to find a contractor for radon resistant construction or remediation, please call the RI Department of Health at (800) 942-7434 or visit their radon website at: http://www.health.ri.gov/environment/occupational/radon/index.php

Radon Testing Kits Available