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New Orleans, LA – As winter brings cooler temperatures across Louisiana and homes remain more tightly sealed, health officials are warning residents—especially those in New Orleans and surrounding parishes—about a dangerous indoor health threat that often goes unnoticed. January marks National Radon Action Month, drawing attention to radon gas, commonly referred to as the “invisible killer” inside the home.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from soil and rock. It can seep into homes through foundation cracks, slab joints, crawl spaces, and utility openings. While Louisiana is often perceived as a lower-risk state, officials say elevated radon levels have been detected in homes across multiple regions, including southeast Louisiana and parts of central and northern parishes…