January is Radon Action Month and the Kent County Health Department is once again offering Kent County neighbors the chance to test their homes for the deadly gas for free this month.
Free testing kits are available to anyone who lives in Kent County, at least until the health department’s supply runs out.
Radon, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, naturally occurs when uranium in the ground breaks down, according to the Kent County Health Department. The gas can rise up into buildings through cracks in the foundation, floor drains, and sump pits. Over time, the radioactive particles can build up, especially during the winter months when we keep windows and doors closed, increasing the risk of lung cancer…