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BERGEN COUNTY OFFERS FREE RADON TEST KITS FOR RESIDENTS
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1/8/2008
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Contact: Mabel Aragon
(201) 336-7349
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(HACKENSACK) - Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the County’s Department of Health Services are offering county residents free radon test kits during National Radon Action Month.
“By increasing the public's awareness of radon, we help promote radon testing and mitigation and encourage the use of radon-resistant new construction practices,” said McNerney. “Bergen County is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for our residents and their homes.”
The U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommend that all homes be tested for radon. 20 free test kits are available on a first-come-first-served basis for Bergen County residents by contacting the County’s Department of Health Services’ environmental program at 201-634-2803. They also can be picked up at 327 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Room 103A, in Paramus. Once the supply of free test kits have been distributed, they will be available for $20.00.
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. When trapped in the home, radon can pose a danger to a person’s health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even small exposures may increase your risk of developing lung cancer, especially if you smoke cigarettes. If you need information about smoking cessation programs available to residents, call the Community Tobacco Program at 201-634-2707.
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