Free radon test kits, workshops offered during National Radon Action Month
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys and the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service are offering free radon test kits.
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Jan. 13, 2023
January is National Radon Action Month. The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Center is working with the State of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to provide workshops and free short-term radon test kits to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñns.
Radon is a colorless, odorless cancer-causing gas that is commonly found in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Radon Hotline, 1-800-478-8324.