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National Radon Action Month (January 2024) | Social Media Toolkit

How to use this toolkit

This toolkit is being provided to healthcare providers and radon advocates to encourage participation in National Radon Action Month this January. Below you will see sample language and images that you can use for social media posts. Please feel free to customize any of the suggested copy provided to share your background in, support for and/or work related to mitigating radon exposure in homes.

Short on time but want to participate?

If you only have time to post one post, use this post. Or, simply reshare our posts to your page during January. Make sure to follow us on social! We will be posting for #NationalRadonActionMonth starting January 2nd on the following social handles:

Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center

Official Hashtag

    • #NationalRadonActionMonth

Social Media Post Suggestions

The social media posts below are organized into a weekly campaign timeline that can be used to post new content each week in January. To use one of these examples, simply right click to save the image to your computer, then upload to your social media platform. Copy and paste the message into your textbox, and share!

 

Week 1 (January 2 - 7, 2024) Introduction to Radon Action Month
Protect Your Family and Loved Ones From RadonCDC
Post 1:

When was the last time you tested your home for radon gas? Testing every two to five years is the only way to ensure you and your loved ones are safe from elevated levels of radon in your home. Don’t put this off! Exposure to radon is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Test your living space today and mitigate any high radon levels. Fixing high radon is achievable through a professionally installed system that costs less than many other home repairs. Test. Fix. Save a life. Learn more at www.sosradon.org  #NationalRadonActionMonth 

 

 

National Radon Action Month. Test. Fix. Save a Life. Visit SOSradon.orgWSU Environmental Finance Center
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January is #NationalRadonActionMonth! This month we’ll be sharing the facts and life-saving information you need to know about radon gas. Spread the word and stay tuned! Learn more at www.sosradon.org 

 

 

Radon by the Numbers InfographicCDC
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January is #NationalRadonActionMonth! Test your home. Protect your health. Visit www.sosradon.org to learn more.  

 

Week 2 (January 8 -14, 2024) What is radon?
Protect Your Family from Radon. Call the National Radon Hotline 1-800-SOS-RADONCDC
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Radon is a gas you can’t see or smell, but it can cause severe health effects if it gets into your home. Test your home for radon today! Visit www.sosradon.org to learn more.  

 

 

How Radon Gets into Your Home: radon is natrually found in soil and bedrock and some groundwater. It can enter through construction joints, gaps around service pipes, cavities and cracks inside walls, gaps in suspended floors, sump pumps, cracks in concrete floorsCDC
Post 2:
Radon is a radioactive gas. Radon is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. Naturally existing, low levels of uranium occur widely in Earth's crust. It can be found in all 50 states. Looking for a New Year's Resolution? There's no better time to test your home for radon. Learn how to protect your family in 2024. #NationalRadonActionMonth and learn more at www.sosradon.org. 

 

 

New Year's Checklist, January, Take down lights, Take down tree, Test home for radon!WSU Environmental Finance Center
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Did you know radon is natural, colorless, odorless, tasteless? Unless you test for it, there is no way of telling how much is present. You’ve taken down the lights. You’ve put away the decorations. But have you tested your home for radon? No better time than #NationalRadonActionMonth! Learn more at www.sosradon.org 

 

Week 3 (January 15 -21, 2024) How does radon enter your home?
How Radon Gets into Your Home: radon is natrually found in soil and bedrock and some groundwater. It can enter through construction joints, gaps around service pipes, cavities and cracks inside walls, gaps in suspended floors, sump pumps, cracks in concrete floorsCDC
Post 1:
Radon can enter your home in many ways. It seeps through cracks, gaps, cavities, joints, sump pits, windows and any opening it can find. Test your home for radon to make certain your home is safe. Radon test kits are available at most hardware stores. Learn how to find a test kit at www.sosradon.org and follow #NationalRadonActionMonth this January for more information. 

 

 

Which homes can have elevated radon levels? All Homes! WSU Environmental Finance Center
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Elevated radon levels are found in all homes regardless of age, size, construction or location. Even if your home has a radon mitigation system installed, you should test every two years to ensure the system is working properly. This #NationalRadonActionMonth, learn how to protect your family from radon exposure at www.sosradon.org. #NationalRadonActionMonth

 

 

Who is affected by radon? Everyone.CDC: Image 1 of 2
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A neighbor’s radon test does not indicate if your home has radon. Radon levels vary from home to home. You must test for yourself! Learn more at www.sosradon.org. #NationalRadonActionMonth

 

 

Anyone can develop lung cancer from long-term exposure to high radon levels.CDC: Image 2 of 2
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Week 4 (January 22 -28, 2024) Radon is harmful
Get the Facts. The silent intruder that may be in your home is radon. Illustration of a dark room with woman peeking from behind door.CDC
Post 1:
Radon is called “the silent killer” because it kills more than 21,000 people each year and is the leading cause of cancer in non-smokers. The good news: lung cancer from radon is 100% preventable and avoidable with a home radon test and radon mitigation system. (Both are surprisingly easy and less expensive solutions than you might think!)  Learn how to protect your family at www.sosradon.org. #NationalRadonActionMonth 

 

 

Why should I rasie awareness about radon? Illustration of neighbors chatting with a radon flyer in hand.CDC Image 1 of 2
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Radon is the leading cause of cancer among non-smokers. Don’t take any chances. Test your home ASAP and tell a friend to test, too. Go to www.sosradon.org to learn more. #NationalRadonActionMonth 
Radon-associated lung cancer can be prevented. Raising awareness about radon risks and how people can protect themsleves can save lives..CDC Image 2 of 2
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Radon causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. It is the #1 cause of lung cancer among people who have never smoked.WSU Environmental Finance Center
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Not smoking is not enough to prevent lung cancer. More than 21,000 people in the US lose their lives each year due to radon induced lung cancer. Test your home today! Learn more, including where to find an inexpensive test kit at www.sosradon.org. #NationalRadonActionMonth 

 

 

CDC
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Keep radon on your radar! Radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it naturally occurs at high levels in 1 in 15 homes. Testing is easy, inexpensive, and can save lives. Visit www.sosradon.org to learn more. #NationalRadonActionMonth

 

Week 5 (January 29 -31, 2024) How to test your home for radon
Take Action. Don't wait to take action to reduce radon levels in your home.CDC
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Is this your first time testing for radon or the first time in 2-5 years? We recommend starting with a short-term test kit. Then, depending on your results, a long-term test kit might be an option for your follow-up confirmation test. For questions, please call the National Radon Hotline at (800) 767-7236. #NationalRadonActionMonth 

 

 

Testing. The only way to determine if your home has high radon levels.CDC

Post 2:
Contact your state radon program (link below) for information on how to obtain a test kit from a radon measurement professional. Some states also offer free or discounted test kits to the public. The National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University offers discounted test kits available to purchase online at www.sosradon.org. Radon test kits are also available at most hardware stores. #NationalRadonActionMonth 

Missouri State Radon Program: https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/radon/index.php
Kansas State Radon Program: https://www.kansasradonprogram.org/
Iowa State Radon Program: https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/radiological-health/radon
Nebraska State Radon Program: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Radon-Test-Kits.aspx


 

 

 

 

Learn the Risks. Invisible, odorless, tasteless...and risky. Radon Awareness.WSU Environmental Finance Center
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It’s the last week of #NationalRadonActionMonth. Have you tested your home? Learn how at www.sosradon.org.  

 

When should I install a radon reduction system?CDC: Image 1 of 2
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Did you test your home for radon this month or purchase your test kit? This is “step one” to prevent your family members from experiencing the devastating health effects breathing elevated radon levels can induce. It’s easy and cheap! Will you take radon action this month? Comment below and share with a family or friend who might not know. #NationalRadonActionMonth  
First, test your home's radon levels. EPA recommends hiring a licensed professional to install a radon reduction system if levels are over 4pCi/L.CDC Image 2 of 2
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Only have time to share one post?

Use this one:

National Radon Action Month. Test. Fix. Save a Life. Visit SOSradon.orgWSU Environmental Finance Center
When was the last time you tested your home for radon gas? Testing every two to five years is the only way to ensure you and your loved ones are safe from elevated levels of radon in your home. Don’t put this off! Exposure to radon is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Test your living space today and mitigate any high radon levels. Fixing high radon is achievable through a professionally installed system and costs less than many other home repairs. Test. Fix. Save a life. Learn more at www.sosradon.org  #NationalRadonActionMonth 

 

Contact: Leslie Kimble, Marketing Coordinator, leslie.kimble@wichita.edu

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement #AI97756601 to Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center. The contents of this page do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned on this page.