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Oklahoma City, OK – As winter weather continues across Oklahoma and homes remain more tightly sealed to retain warmth, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities—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, basements, crawl spaces, and utility openings. Large portions of Oklahoma are classified as moderate to high radon risk, with elevated levels detected in homes across Oklahoma County, central Oklahoma, and parts of the northern and eastern regions of the state…