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Los Angeles, CA – As cooler winter nights settle across Southern California and homes remain closed up more often, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Los Angeles 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, slab joints, crawl spaces, and utility openings. While Southern California is often perceived as lower risk compared to colder regions, officials say elevated radon levels have been detected in homes across Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and parts of San Diego and Riverside counties…