EATON COUNTY, Mich. (WLNS) – January is National Radon Action Month and state data shows about 25% of homes in Michigan have high levels of radon. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is encouraging people to learn more about the gas, which can do a lot of damage without a trace.
“Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that oftentimes can seep into a home through the cracks in the foundation or little splits in the bricks,” said Kaylynne Luzbetack, Community Health Promotion Specialist with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department.
The department is reminding residents about the risks of long-term exposure to radon gas.
“When you look at the long-term data, it’s actually the second leading cause of cancer in the United States,” said Luzbetack…