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The last day to submit events for the 2009 National Radon Action Month was Monday, February 9th 2009.
| Activities and Events in Your Area |
Click on a state in the drop down box to view the wide range of National Radon Action Month activities and events that local groups planned for January 2009. You will find activities taking place in diverse communities across the country during January. You may also find activities supporting and leading up to National Radon Action Month 2010, beginning in October 2009.
States With The Most 2009 National Radon Action Month Activities
| States | # of Activities |
| Alabama | 373 |
| Nevada | 352 |
| Iowa | 309 |
| Kansas | 166 |
| New Jersey | 128 |
| Final Activities in 2009 | 1,874 |
| (Totals as of February 9, 2009) | |
| Featured Activities |
Event: 4-H School Enrichment Activities - In towns across Alabama, students are learning about the health effects of radon. The 4-H School Enrichment programs are working with schools throughout January to raise awareness about radon through Radon Bingo.
Event: National Radon Action Month Billboards - The Barren River District in Kentucky displayed seven billboards highlighting National Radon Action Month and the risks of radon. The billboards were a great way to get out the word about radon.
Event: New York State Radon Poster Contest Display - New York displayed all 199 radon posters entered at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany and recognized the winning poster and runner-ups.
Event: Free Radon Information Dinner - Utah offered a free fire safety and radon class, and a free dinner for parents. The state discussed the hazards of residential fires and radon and provided free radon test kits.
Event: 15-Minute Radio Interview on WDUN to promote National Radon Action Month - As part of the University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension Radon Education Program's outreach efforts, radon educators discussed radon the importance of testing homes. The radio station broadcast covered over 18 counties in Northeast Georgia.
| Success Stories |
Visit the Archives page to read about successful activities and events conducted during past National Radon Action Months. Many groups and individuals across the nation have conducted activities and events to raise awareness about the risk of radon and ultimately save lives in their communities. Learn how some of these groups planned and conducted a variety of successful events by reading their stories and using the helpful tips and materials provided in the Event Planning Kit.