National Radon Action Month

Activities: Nevada

Please note: Due to the volume of activities submitted, in addition to sorting the activities by date, an attempt has been made to group the following activities or to compress them by topic and/or contact as a way of minimizing the page length. We apologize if this is in any way confusing.

Event:	NRAM news release was submitted to local media outlets
Date/Time:	12/8-12/12/2008
Location:	NV
Description:	A news release was submitted to local media outlets regarding NRAM and the Radon Health Risk.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Marilyn Ming/Susan Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	Article on NRAM in Nevada
Date:	Dec. 12, 2008
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The press release for NRAM was published in the Reno-Gazette Journal in the Sparks Neighborhood section.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	UNCE web site news items
Date:	12/17/2008
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu
Description:	Two news release items were posted to the main UNCE web site page. One was for NRAM testing and the other was for notification of an upcoming program.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	National internet extension site posts NRAM news release
Date/Time:	12/19/08
Location:	NV Website: http://www.extension.org/pages/Begin_2009_by_Testing_Your_Home_for_Radon
Description:	NRAM news release was published on the extension web site.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	News item regarding the public meeting, "Learn about the Radon Health Risk in White Pine County”
Date:	12/19/2008
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	website outreach or update Description: The Nevada Radon Education Program's press release for the program, "Learn about the Radon Health Risk in White Pine County," was posted on the UNCE news Web site.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Megan Long/Pete Mangum/Dan Nelson Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	Radon display at the Douglas County Library
Date/Time:	Dec. 22-Jan. 9
Location:	1625 Library Lane Minden, NV
Description:	he Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display with brochures displayed.
Contact:	Lena Johnstone Phone: 775-782-9960

Event:	Postcard reminders
Date:	12/30/2008
Location:	NV
Description:	1,254 postcards are being sent to people who received radon test kits from our program in the last year and who haven't yet used them.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	News article in the Las Vegas Sun newspaper
Date/Time:	12/30/2008
Location:	Boulder City, NV Web site: www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/30/boulder-city-brief/
Description:	"Radon test kits available for homes" article ran in the Dec. 30 issue of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung/Susan Roberts Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	News article in The Record-Courier newspaper
Date/Time:	12/31/2008
Location:	Gardnerville NV Web site: www.recordcourier.com/article/20081231/NEWS/812 319982/1062&ParentProfile=1049&
Description:	"Dangerous gas may lurk in third of Valley homes" article ran in the Dec. 31 issue of The Record-Courier newspaper.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan

Event:	An E-Flash message was sent to Nevada Association of Counties (NACo) organizations
Date/Time:	12/31/2008
Location:	NV
Description:	An E-Flash message was sent to 234 Nevada NACo members, representing departments within the county government structure throughout Nevada. Esmeralda County government notification resulted in many calls for test kits. Nye County government notification resulted in a partnership with the Amargosa Valley Town Office. The partnership involved advertising radon test kits in their newsletter and distributing radon test kits at their town office. Mineral County notification resulted in more test kits being distributed in Hawthorne, NV. Lyon County government notification resulted in more test kits being distributed in Yerington, NV. Pershing County government notification resulted in more test kits distributed in Lovelock, NV. White Pine County government notification resulted in many test kits being distributed in Ely, NV Elko County government notification resulted in more test kits being distributed in Elko. Churchill County government notification resulted in more test kits being distributed in Fallon, NV Douglas County government notification resulted in many calls for test kits. Eureka County government notification resulted in many calls for test kits. Humboldt County government notification resulted in more test kits being distributed in Winnemucca, NV Lander County government notification resulted in many test kits being distributed in their area. Clark County government notification resulted in many test kits being distributed in their area. Washoe County government notification resulted in many calls for test kits. This message resulted in a partnership with Sun Valley GID, which resulted in a proclamation, sending radon flyers in 6,000 utility bill notices, distributing radon test kits from their office, and other advertising of test kits for our program. Lincoln County government notification resulted in many test kits being distributed in their area. Carson City County government notification resulted in many call for test kits.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	E-mail reminders to use test kits
Date:	Dec. 30, 08
Location:	NV
Description:	264 emails were sent to people who received radon test kits from our program in the last year and who haven't yet used them.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	The Nevada Radon Education Program has a Radon Hot Line for state residents
Date:	Ongoing
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program has a Radon Hot Line for state residents to call toll free for information and where to get test kits.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Megan Long/Pete Mangum/Dan Nelson Phone: (775) 856-8406

January 2009

Event:	Testing workplace for radon
Date/Time:	1/2/09
Location:	8050 Paradise Rd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV
Description:	Three short-term radon test kits were placed in the work place office area
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	A radon news release was sent to Nevada Association of Realtors by e-newsletter
Date/Time:	1/2/09
Location:	8050 Paradise Rd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV
Description:	A "Dealing with Radon in Real Estate" news release was sent to the Nevada Association of Realtors with an e-newsletter.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Las Vegas Now Ch. 8 reported on a Nevada radon AP story
Date/Time:	1/2/09
Location:	Las Vegas, NV Web site: www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=9609094
Description:	A news report, Elevated levels of radon turn up in Douglas County (AP), was posted on the Las Vegas Now Ch. 8 TV web site.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon presentation at the Cattlemen's Update meetings
Date/Time:	1/5 - 1/9/2009
Location:	Washoe County Extension Office, 5305 Mill St. Reno, NV; Fallon Multi-purpose Building Fallon, NV; White Pine County Convention Center Ely, NV; Elko Convention Center, 700 Moren Way Elko, NV; Humboldt County Extension Office, 1085 Fairgrounds Rd. Winnemucca, NV; Wellington Community Hall Wellington Community Hall, NV
Description:	The 2009 Cattlemen's Update meeting will include a short presentation on the radon health risk. Free test kits will be offered to attendees.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/David Thain Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	A radon display is set up in the offices of Sun Valley General Improvement District a Partnership Formed
Date:	1/6-31/09
Location:	5000 Sun Valley Blvd. Sun Valley, NV
Description:	A radon display is set up in the office of Sun Valley General Improvement District where 6,000 customers pay their utility bills. A partnership was formed with Sun Valley General Improvement District to distribute 100 test kits from their office.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	TV Fox 5 News KVVU interviewed and aired a radon report
Date/Time:	1/6/09 Time: 8:40 AM
Location:	Henderson, NV
Description:	Description: Fox 5 interviewed Laura Au-Yeung for a radon report
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon program presentation at the Boulder City Library
Date/Time:	1/7/2009 Time: 7:00PM
Location:	701 Adams Blvd. Boulder City, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a video program on the Radon Health Risk in Nevada and offer free test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Children's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program meeting presentation
Date/Time:	1/8/09
Location:	Southern Nevada Health Department Las Vegas, NV
Description:	A radon program presentation was made at the Children's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program meeting and brochures were distributed.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	News brief published in the Pahrump Valley Times
Date/Time:	Jan. 9
Location:	Pahrump, NV Web site: www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2009/Jan-09-Fri-2009/news/briefs.html
Description:	The Pahrump Valley Times published a news brief about radon test kits being available at UNCE.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon program presentation at the UNCE office in Pahrump
Date/Time:	1/10/2009 Time: 10:00AM
Location:	1651 E. Calvada Blvd. Pahrump, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a video program on the Radon Health Risk in Nevada and offer free test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	A partnership with the Amargosa Valley Town Office was formed to distribute test kits
Date:	1/10-31/09
Location:	821 E. Amargosa Farm Road Amargosa Valley, NV
Description:	A partnership with the Amargosa Valley Town Office was formed to distribute 30 test kits from their office
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon program presentation at local Sunrise Library
Date/Time:	1/12/2009 Time: 5:30PM
Location:	5400 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a video program on the Radon Health Risk in Nevada and offer free test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	NSHD talks to builders regarding incorporation of RRNC for the LEEDS Program
Date:	1/13/09
Location:	Lake Tahoe, NV
Description:	NSHD talked to builders regarding the Leeds Program and incorporating RRNC in their new homes
Contact:	Adrian Howe Phone: (775) 687-7531

Event:	Radon program presentation at the Nevada Fire Safety Council members
Date:	1/14/2009 Time: 6:00PM
Location:	Mount Charleston Library, 1252 Aspen Ave. Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a radon PowerPoint presentation to Nevada Fire Safety Council members and offer free test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon test kits distributed at Carson River Corridor meeting
Date:	1/14/09
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	Radon test kits and information was provided to the Carson River Corridor meeting
Contact:	John Cobourn Phone: (775) 832-4150

Event:	A radon presentation was made to the Town Advisory Board
Date/Time:	1/14/09
Location:	Mt. Charleston Library Las Vegas, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made to the Town Advisory Board. Free test kits were provided.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon program presentation at the Henderson Multigenerational Center
Date/Time:	1/15/2009 Time: 6:00PM
Location:	250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a video program on the Radon Health Risk in Nevada and offer free test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon program presentation in Ely
Date/Time:	1/15/09 Time: 6:30 to 8 pm
Location:	White Pine County Library, 950 Campton St. Ely, NV Website: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a program on the Radon Health Risk in White Pine County.
Contact:	Pete Mangum/Dan Nelson/Megan Long/Susan Roberts Phone: 775-289-4459

Event:	A radon presentation was made at the University Nevada, Reno (UNR)
Date:	1/20/09
Location:	Reno, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made to the Purchasing Card Department; Comptrollers Office; Accounting Services; and, Staff Employees Council. Everyone in the office requested a free test kit.
Contact:	Frank Flavin Phone: (775) 856-8404

Event:	A radon presentation was made to the Newcomers Garden Club
Date/Time:	1/20/09
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made to the Carson City Newcomers Garden Club
Contact:	JoAnne Skelly Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	Meeting with general contractors association
Date/Time:	Jan. 21, 2009
Location:	Reno, NV
Description:	A meeting was held with the Nevada Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America to plan a presentation to their group, as well as discuss mitigation employment opportunities.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Megan Long Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Carson Valley Kiwanis Club presentation
Date/Time:	1/22/09
Location:	Gardnerville, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made to the Carson Valley Kiwanis Club
Contact:	Megan Long/Steve Lewis Phone: (775) 856-8408

Event:	Public meeting "Incline Village Radon Health Risk"
Date/Time:	Jan. 22, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm
Location:	845 Alder Ave. (Washoe County Library, Incline) Incline Village, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a program on the Radon Health Risk at Incline Village.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	Public meeting "Learn about the Radon Health Risk in White Pine County"
Date:	1/22/09 Time: 6:30
Location:	White Pine County Library, 950 Campton St. Ely, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a program on the Radon Health Risk in White Pine County.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Megan Long/Pete Mangum/Dan Nelson Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	News article for Jan. 31 program was submitted to Las Vegas Review Journal, The View and The Neighborhood News
Date/Time:	1/22/09
Location:	Las Vegas NV
Description:	A news release was submitted to the Las Vegas Review Journal, The View, to inform people of the program at Clark County Library on Jan. 31
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Public meeting presentation, "Learn about the Radon Health Risk in Carson City County
Date/Time:	Jan. 27, 2009 Time: 5 p.m.
Location:	Carson Senior Center Carson City, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a program on the Radon Health Risk at the Senior Center in Carson City.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Megan Long/Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	Tahoe Basin area program
Date/Time:	Jan. 28, 2009 Time: 7-8 pm
Location:	Sheridan Volunteer Fire Dept., 980 Sheridan Lane Gardnerville, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a program on the Radon Health Risk in the Carson Valley area.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	Carson Valley area program
Date/Time:	Jan. 29, 2009 Time: 7-8 pm
Location:	Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Conf. room, 128 Market St. Stateline, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a program on the Radon Health Risk in the Tahoe Basin in Douglas County.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	Radon program presentation at the Clark County Library
Date/Time:	1/31/2009 Time: 3:00PM
Location:	1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will present a video program on the Radon Health Risk in Nevada and offer free test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	The Radon program scheduled a display and test kit giveaways at the Red Rock Station
Date/Time:	1/31/09
Location:	Red Rock, NV
Description:	As a result of NRAM publicity, the radon program was offered a booth at the Red Rock Station Wellness Expo.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	A Radon program produced by Extension Connection TV 4 is broadcast five times a week
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Las Vegas, NV
Description:	Extension Connection TV 4 interviewed Southern area Radon Program Coordinator Laura Au-Yeung about radon. The program has been shown five times a week during the month of January
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Radon Displays/Exhibits

Event:	NRAM Informational display at Tahoe Environmental Research Center for Family Science Days
Date/Time:	1/2/2009
Location:	291 Country Club Dr. Incline Village, NV
Description:	A radon display was provided for Tahoe Environmental Research Center Family Science Days.
Contact:	Julie Bradt Phone: (775) 832-4150

Event:	NRAM information flyers available at the Ron Wood Family Center
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	212 E Winnie Ln. Carson City, NV
Description:	100 informational flyers regarding radon and the need for testing will be available to the general public at the Ron Wood Family Center.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information flyers available at Nevada Hispanic Services
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	1711 N. Roop St. Carson City, NV
Description:	100 informational flyers regarding radon and the need for testing will be available to the general public at Nevada Hispanic Services.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information display at the Carson City Hall.
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	City Hall, 201 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display at Carson City Hall with brochures displayed during the month of January.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information display at Storey County City Hall
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	County Courthouse, C Street Virginia City, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display at Storey County Courthouse with brochures displayed during the month of January.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information flyers available at Carson City Public Library
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	900 North Roop St. Carson City, NV
Description:	100 informational flyers regarding radon and the need for testing will be available to the general public at the Carson City Public Library.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM flyers will go to 200 Carson City elementary students in private schools
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	An informational flyer regarding radon and the need for testing was distributed to 200 elementary education students in private schools in Carson City.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM flyers will go to 200 Storey County School District elementary students
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	Virginia City, NV
Description:	An informational flyer regarding radon and the need for testing was distributed to 200 elementary education students in the Storey County School District.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM flyers will go to 3,900 Carson City elementary students
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	An informational flyer regarding radon and the need for testing was distributed to 3,900 elementary education students in the Carson City School District.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information display at the Carson City Cooperative Extension office
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	UNCE/2321 Northgate Lane, Suite 12 Carson City, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display with brochures displayed during the month of January. A total of 25 meetings will be held in the conference room and will have access to the display.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information flyer and materials were provided to Carson City homeowners association
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	An informational flyer regarding radon and the need for testing was distributed to 50 addresses in a Carson City homeowners association.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information flyer and materials provided to contractor/building companies
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	An informational flyer regarding radon and the need for testing was distributed to 50 contractor/building companies in the Carson City area.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information flyers distributed to the Boys and Girls Club
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	673 S. Stewart St. Carson City, NV
Description:	100 informational flyers regarding radon and the need for testing will be available to the families of the Boys and Girls Club.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	NRAM information flyer and materials provided to Carson City real estate companies
Date/Time:	Jan. 5, 2009
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	An informational flyer regarding radon and the need for testing was distributed to 50 real estate company addresses in the Carson City area.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: 775-887-2252

Event:	Radon display at the Lake Tahoe Branch of the Douglas County Library
Date/Time:	1/10/2009
Location:	233 Warrior Way Zephyr Cove, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display with brochures displayed at the Lake Tahoe branch of Douglas County Library.
Contact:	Lena Johnstone Phone: (775) 782-9960

Event:	Radon information display placed in Mt. Charleston Library
Date/Time:	1/14/09
Location:	Mt Charleston Library Las Vegas, NV
Description:	A radon display was placed at Mt. Charleston Library to urge homeowners to test their homes.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon exhibit at the Sante Fe Station Hotel and Casino's Health and Wellness Expo.
Date/Time:	1/17/2009 Time: 9:00AM
Location:	4949 N. Rancho Dr., Centennial Ballroom Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon booth exhibit and offer free test kits to attendees.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon display placed at Paseo Verde Library
Date/Time:	Jan. 21-31, 09
Location:	Henderson, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program display and brochures were placed at the Paseo Verde Library
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: 702-257-5550

Event:	NRAM informational display in the lobby
Date/Time:	January
Location:	5305 Mill St. Reno, NV
Description:	NRAM information and radon educational materials are displayed in the lobby of the Washoe County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Megan Long/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon display set up at Extension annex building
Date:	January
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	A radon tri-fold exhibit is displayed at the Ely County Cooperative Extension office for visitors to view upon entering.
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	Radon display at Incline Village Community Hospital
Date:	Jan. 16-31, 2009
Location:	Incline Village, NV
Description:	A radon display was set up at the Incline Village Community Hospital
Contact:	Julie Bradt Phone: (775) 832-4150

Event:	Radon display at Incline Village library
Date:	1/2009
Location:	845 Alder Ave., Bldg. A Incline Village NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display with brochures displayed during the month of January.
Contact:	Julie Bradt Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon display at Local Libraries in Reno, Sparks, and Verdi NV (numerous locations)
Date/Time:	1/09
Location:	Downtown Reno Library - 301 S. Center Street Reno, NV; Northwest Reno Library - 2325 Robb Dr. Reno, NV; Senior Center Community Library - 1155 E. 9th St. Reno, NV; North Valleys Library - 1075 North Hills Blvd. #340 Reno, NV; Duncan/Traner Community Library - 1650 Carville Dr. Reno, NV; Sierra View Library - 4001 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV; Verdi Community Library - 270 Bridge St. Verdi, NV; Sparks Library - 1125 12th St. Sparks, NV; Spanish Springs Library - 7100A Pyramid Highway Sparks, NV; South Valleys Library - 15650A Wedge Pkwy. Reno, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program will have a radon display with brochures displayed during the month of January.
Contact:	Megan Long Phone: 775-856-8408

Event:	Radon display at Douglas County Community Development
Date/Time:	Ongoing
Location:	1594 Esmerelda St.Minden, NV
Description:	Description: Radon educational brochures are displayed in the Douglas County Community Development reception area.
Contact:	Lena Johnstone Phone: (775) 782-9960

Event:	EPA print PSA displayed
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	The EPA PSA, "How Healthy is Your Child's Bedroom?" was posted at the Nevada State Health Division's and Radiological Health Section's reception areas
Contact:	Adrian Howe Phone: (775) 687-7531

Event:	Radon display placed at the Multigenerational Center at the Clark County Recreational
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Henderson, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program display and brochure holder were placed at the Multigenerational Center in Henderson.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon display placed at Boulder City Library
Date/Time:	January
Location:	701 Adams Blvd. Boulder City, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program display and brochures were placed at the Boulder City Library
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon display placed at UNCE office in Pahrump
Date/Time:	Jan. 10
Location:	1651 E. Calvada Blvd. Pahrump, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program display was placed in the Pahrump office for visitors to view.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon display placed at Sunrise Library
Date/Time:	Jan. 12
Location:	5400 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Nevada Radon Education Program display was placed in the Sunrise Library
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon display placed in employee lounges
Date/Time:	1/5/09
Location:	8050 Paradise Rd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Living Green and Got Radon posters are displayed in Extension employee lounges urging employees to test their homes for radon.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	The radon program has scheduled a display and booth at the New Year's Resolution Expo
Date/Time:	2/7/09
Location:	Casa Blanca Mesquite, NV
Description:	The radon program has scheduled a display and booth at the New Year's Resolution Expo and will provide free radon test kits.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Media Releases/Radon Outreach Materials

Event:	News article in The Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper
Date/Time:	1/1/2009
Location:	Las Vegas, NV Web site: www.lvrj.com/home_and_garden/36968044.html
Description:	"Begin 2009 by testing your home for radon" article ran in the Jan. 1 issue of Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper.
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung/Susan Roberts Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Parasol.org included the Radon Health Risk Meeting on their web site
Date/Time:	1/1/2009
Location:	Incline Village, NV Web site: www.parasol.org
Description:	The Radon Health Risk Meeting for Incline Village is included on the parasol.org Web site under "Save the Date" information.
Contact:	Julie Bradt Phone: (775) 832-4150

Event:	A news release was submitted to the Reno Gazette-Journal calendar
Date/Time:	1/1/2009
Location:	Reno area, NV Web site: http://calendar.rgj.com
Description:	A news release was submitted to the Reno Gazette-Journal calendar regarding the Jan. 22 Incline Village program. The newspaper included it in their calendar of events.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	KTVN Reno news TV station ran an AP radon news article on its Web site
Date/Time:	1/2/2009
Location:	Reno, NV Web site: www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=9609094&nav=menu549_2
Description:	"Elevated levels of radon turn up in Douglas County" AP news report was posted on the TV station's Web site.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Las Vegas Sun newspaper ran a radon news article
Date/Time:	1/2/2009
Location:	Las Vegas, NV Web site: www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jan/02/elevated-levels-of-radon-turn-up-in-douglas-county/
Description:	"Elevated levels of radon turn up in Douglas County" AP news report was posted on the newspaper's Web site.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	KTVN Las Vegas TV station ran a AP radon news article on its Web site
Date/Time:	1/2/2009
Location:	Las Vegas, NV Web site: www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9609094
Description:	"Elevated levels of radon turn up in Douglas County" AP news report was posted on the TV station's Web site.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	KTVN Ch. 2 news interviewed and ran a report and posted it on their web site
Date/Time:	1/6/2009
Location:	Reno, NV Web site: www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?s=9609327
Description:	Susan Roberts, director of UNCE Radon Education Program, was interviewed, along with co-worker, Sue Donaldson, who had tested and mitigated her home. The report was shown at the 5 pm news broadcast, again at 6:30 and mentioned at 11pm.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	A NRAM news release was submitted to Sunny Radio 106.9 FM and it was announced
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	Reno, NV Web site: www.sunny1069.com/default.asp
Description:	A NRAM news release was announced on Sunny 106.9 FM.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	A NRAM news release was submitted to KUNR 88.7 FM and it was announced
Date/Time:	1/5/2009
Location:	NV Web site: www.kunr.org
Description:	A NRAM news release was submitted to KUNR radio and it was announced.
Contact:	Jim Sloan/Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon article featured in the Community Connection newsletter
Date:	1/2009
Location:	Las Vegas, NV
Description:	NRAM was featured in the Community Connection newsletter, which is distributed to 500 households in the southern Nevada area.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Marilyn Ming Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Article on radon in Nevada Home Magazine
Date:	January
Location:	NV Web site: www.nvhome.biz
Description:	Nevada Home Magazine will include an article on radon in its January issue.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	News release for Incline Village program
Date:	January 2009
Location:	Incline Village area Incline Village, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	A news release was submitted to area newspapers regarding the upcoming program presentation planned for NRAM.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	News release for Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley programs
Date:	January 2009
Location:	Tahoe Basin Zephyr Cove, Stateline, Glenbrook, Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	A news release was submitted to area newspapers regarding the upcoming program presentation planned for NRAM.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	UNCE Web site offers NRAM and radon information
Date/Time:	1/09 and ongoing
Location:	NV Website: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	The UNCE radon web site offers information on radon testing, mitigating and building homes RRNC, as well as news and NRAM updates.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	NRAM news article was featured in the UNCE Communiqué newsletter
Date/Time:	1/1/2009
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/news/newsletter/2009/Jan2009.pdf
Description:	The UNCE Communiqué newsletter included a news article, "Begin 2009 by testing your home for radon" in its January 2009 edition. The e-newsletter went to 308 UNCE faculty and staff members, as well as state specialists and department chairs.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	News release submitted to Carson Access TV calendars
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	A news release was submitted to Carson Access TV calendars regarding Radon Action Month and available radon test kits. The PSA will be run at various times during the day.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	Radon programs listed on UNCE web site calendars
Date/Time:	January
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/cgi-bin/calendar.pl?calendar=default
Description:	The programs planned for NRAM are posted on the UNCE statewide calendar as well as the individual county calendars.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	A Radon exhibit is displayed at the Nevada Health Division
Date:	January
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	A radon exhibit is displayed at the Nevada Health Division's reception area
Contact:	Adrian Howe Phone: (775) 687-7531

Event:	A presentation and test kits were provided at a Commercial District meeting
Date:	1/13/09
Location:	Reno, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made to 16 people at the Commercial District meeting and test kits were distributed
Contact:	Frank Flavin Phone: (775) 856-8404

Event:	A Radon brochure holder is displayed at Radiological Health Section
Date:	January
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	A Radon brochure holder has been posted at the Radiological Health Section reception area
Contact:	Adrian Howe Phone: (775) 687-7531

Event:	Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology include link and Nevada Radon Education Program info
Date:	January
Location:	NV Web site: www.nbmg.unr.edu
Description:	Because of all the new publicity and inquiries, the Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology has included a link to the Nevada Radon Education Program Web site on their Web site
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	River 103.7 radio announced Douglas County meetings
Date:	1/7/09
Location:	Reno, NV Web site: www.river1037.com/default.asp
Description:	River 103.7 radio announced Douglas County meetings
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	New NRAM news release submitted to the Record-Courier and was published
Date:	1/10/09
Location:	Gardnerville, NV Web site: www.recordcourier.com/article/20090109/COMMUNITY/901 089989&parentprofile=search
Description:	A news column, "Cooperative Extension conducts radon awareness meetings," by JoAnne Skelly was submitted and published by the Record-Courier
Contact:	JoAnne Skelly Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	New NRAM news release submitted to the Nevada Appeal and was published
Date:	1/10/09
Location:	Carson City, NV Web site: www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090110/NEWS/90110997 6/1066/NONE&parentprofile=1062&tit
Description:	A news column, "Beware of radon in the home," by JoAnne Skelly was submitted and published by the Nevada Appeal.
Contact:	JoAnne Skelly Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	A news report was posted on KOLO TV.com
Date:	1/5/09
Location:	NV Web site: www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/37015429.html
Description:	A news report, Elevated levels of radon turn up in Douglas County (AP) was posted on KOLOTV.com
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	North Lake Tahoe Bonanza calendar lists the Incline Village meeting
Date:	1/22/09
Location:	Lake Tahoe, NV
Description:	The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspaper lists the Incline Village
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Nevada Appeal printed a news release for the upcoming Carson Valley meeting
Date:	1/3/09
Location:	Carson City NV Web site: www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090103/NEWS/901039998&parentprofile=search
Description:	Nevada Appeal printed a news release for the upcoming Carson Valley meeting.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	MSNBC published an AP news article regarding Douglas County
Date:	1/6/09
Location:	NV Web site: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28473574/
Description:	MSNBC published an AP news article regarding Douglas County
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	The Reno-Gazette Journal published a radon article on its front page
Date:	1/8/09
Location:	NV Web site: www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901080302
Description:	A news article, "Radon: the silent killer" was written and submitted to the Reno Gazette Journal regarding NRAM and the Radon Health Risk
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Interview for NRAM with Danna O'Connor on KUNR 88.7 FM
Date:	1/11/09
Location:	Reno, NV Web site: www.KUNR.org
Description:	Adrian Howe, radiation physicist, and Susan Roberts, director, UNCE Nevada Radon Education Program, were interviewed by Danna O'Connor and the program aired on Jan. 11, at 3 p.m.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon program news article published in the Ely Times newspaper
Date:	Jan. 14, 09
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	A news release was published in the Ely Times advertising the program presentation for Jan. 15 at White Pine County Library
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	Radon information article in the White Pine County 4-H newsletter
Date:	January
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	An informational Radon article was published in the White Pine County 4-H newsletter for January 2009.
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	A radon presentation was made at Washoe County Offices
Date:	1/15/09
Location:	Reno, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made at Washoe County offices
Contact:	Frank Flavin Phone: (775) 856-8404

Proclamations

Event:	Douglas County Board of Commissioners proclamation
Date/Time:	1/5/09 Time: 1pm
Location:	1616 8th St. Minden, NV
Description:	The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will recognize January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation.
Contact:	Steve Lewis/Susan Roberts/Megan Long Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	State proclamation declaring National Radon Action Month
Date:	January 2009
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Gov. Jim Gibbons has declared January as National Radon Action Month with a state proclamation.
Contact:	Susan H. Roberts Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	The mayor of Sparks has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Sparks, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu
Description:	The City of Sparks' Mayor Geno Martini has recognized January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation.
Contact:	Megan Long Phone: (775) 856-8408

Event:	The mayor of Reno has proclaimed January as National Radon Action
Date/Time:	1/09
Location:	Reno, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu
Description:	Reno Nevada Mayor Robert Cashell has recognized January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation.
Contact:	Megan Long Phone: 775-856-8408

Event:	Sun Valley GID has proclaimed January as NRAM with a proclamation
Date:	1/13/09
Location:	Sun Valley, NV
Description:	Sun Valley GID has proclaimed January as NRAM with a proclamation
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	The governor's NRAM proclamation posted at Radiological Health Section
Date:	January
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	SHD posted Gov. Jim Gibbons' NRAM proclamation at the Radiological Health Section reception area
Contact:	Adrian Howe Phone: (775) 687-7531

Event:	Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and the Board of Supervisors are proclaiming January
Date:	1/15/09
Location:	NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu
Description:	Carson City's Mayor Bob Crowell and the Board of Supervisors recognized January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation.
Contact:	JoAnne Skelly Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	Clark County Board of County Commissioners proclamation
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Las Vegas, NV
Description:	The Clark County Board of County Commissioners have recognized January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	The Nye County Board of County Commissioners proclamation
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Nye County, NV
Description:	The Nye County Board of County Commissioners have recognized January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Mayor Oscar Goodman proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month in Las Vegas
Date/Time:	1/14/09
Location:	Las Vegas, NV
Description:	Mayor Oscar Goodman proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month in Las Vegas
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Free Radon Test Kits

December Events | January Events | Radon Displays/Exhibits Media Releases/Radon Outreach Materials | Proclamations | Utility Bill Inserts

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Humboldt County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	1085 Fairgrounds Rd. Winnemucca, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Humboldt County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Brad Shultz Phone: (775) 623-6304

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Northern Nye County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	475 Saint Patrick St. Tonopah, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Northern Nye County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Amy Meir Phone: (775) 482-5001

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Mineral County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	314 5th St. Hawthorne, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Mineral County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Stacy Emm Phone: (775) 945-3444

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the White Pine County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	995 Campton St. Ely, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the White Pine County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Churchill County Cooperative Extension Office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	111 Sheckler Rd. Fallon , NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Churchill County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Pat Whitten Phone: (775) 423-5121

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Southern Nye Cooperative Extension Office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	1651 E. Calvada Blvd Pahrump, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Southern Nye County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Mikki Bixler Phone: (775) 727-5532

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Washoe County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	5305 Mill St. Reno, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Washoe County Extension office.
Contact:	Megan Long Phone: (775) 856-8408

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Lincoln County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	360 Lincoln St. Caliente, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Lincoln County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Holly Gatzke Phone: (775) 726-3109

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Douglas County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	1329 Waterloo Gardnerville, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Douglas County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Steve Lewis Phone: (775) 782-9960

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Clark County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	8050 Paradise Rd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Clark County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Pershing County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	810 Sixth St. Lovelock, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Pershing County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Marianne Papa Phone: (775) 273-2923

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Incline Village Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	845 Alder Ave. Incline Village NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Incline Village Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Julie Bradt Phone: (775) 832-4150

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Carson City County Cooperative Extension office
Date:	1/2009
Location:	2621 Northgate Lane Carson City, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Carson City County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Northeast Clark County Cooperative Extension office
Date/Time:	1/09
Location:	1897 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. Logandale, NV Website: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Northeast Clark County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Phone: 702-397-2604

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Lyon County Cooperative Extension office
Date/Time:	1/09
Location:	504 S. Main St. Yerington, NV Website: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Lyon County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Jessica Angle Phone: 775-463-6541

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Elko County Cooperative Extension office
Date/Time:	January
Location:	701 Walnut St. Elko, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Elko County Cooperative Extension office.
Contact:	Phone: 775-738-7291

Event:	Free radon test kits available at the Eureka County Cooperative Extension Office
Date:	January
Location:	701 S. Main Street Eureka, NV Web site: www.unce.unr.edu/radon
Description:	Free radon test kits are available at the Eureka County Cooperative Extension office
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Utility Bill Inserts

January Events | Radon Displays/Exhibits | Media Releases/Radon Outreach Materials | Proclamations | Free Radon Test Kits

Event:	Incline Village utility bills include radon alert
Date/Time:	1/1/2009
Location:	Incline Village NV
Description:	The radon information will be delivered to 4200 households in the Incline Village area with their utility bill.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/John Cobourn Phone: 775-856-8406

Event:	Sun Valley GID partnership will promote the radon message with flyers in 6,000 utility bills
Date:	1/14/09
Location:	Sun Valley, NV
Description:	A radon health risk flyer will be inserted with 6,000 utility bills for Sun Valley GID as a partnership activity.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	News brief published in the Tonopah Times-Bonanza & Goldfield News newspaper
Date/Time:	1/22/09
Location:	Tonopah, NV
Description:	A news brief for free radon test kits was published in the Tonopah Times-Bonanza & Goldfield News newspaper.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Extension TV 4 program is broadcasting in the Clark County Cooperative Extension lobby
Date/Time:	January
Location:	NV
Description:	The radon interview by Extension TV 4 program is broadcast on in the Clark County Cooperative Extension lobby daily.
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon test kits distributed at the 4 Paws Carson 4-H dog club meeting
Date/Time:	1/17/09
Location:	Virginia City, NV
Description:	Radon test kits were distributed at the 4 Paws Carson 4-H dog club meeting
Contact:	Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	The Record-Courier reported on the program presented 1/28/09 at the Sheridan Fire Department
Date/Time:	1/29/09
Location:	Sheridan, NV Web site: www.recordcourier.com/article/20090129/NEWS/901299997&parentprofile=search
Description:	A news brief, "Radon packs 'em in," was published in the Record Courier's Morning Report.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	The Record-Courier sent a reporter to the Carson Valley public meeting and published
Date/Time:	1/31/09
Location:	Sheridan, NV Web site: www.recordcourier.com/article/20090130/NEWS/901299975&parentprofile=search
Description:	A news report, "Douglas residents snap up free radon tests," was published in The Record-Courier newspaper.
Contact:	Susan Roberts/James Sloan Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon test kits distributed at the Carson Hot Shots 4-H Shooting Sports
Date/Time:	1/17/09
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	Radon test kits were distributed at the Carson Hot Shots 4-H Shooting Sports meeting
Contact:	Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	Extension TV 4 program is broadcast on Boulder City TV
Date/Time:	January
Location:	NV
Description:	The radon interview by Extension TV 4 program is broadcast on Boulder City TV every other week during the month
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Extension TV 4 program is broadcast on UNLV TV 110 the first Thursday of each month
Date/Time:	1/1/09
Location:	NV
Description:	The radon interview by Extension TV 4 program is broadcast on in the UNLV TV 110 the first Thursday of the month
Contact:	Marilyn Ming/Laura Au-Yeung Phone: (702) 257-5550

Event:	Radon test kits were distributed to parents of Hillside Elementary School
Date/Time:	1/29/09
Location:	Lockwood, NV
Description:	Radon test kits were distributed to parents of Hillside Elementary School
Contact:	Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	News brief published in the Pahrump Valley Times
Date/Time:	1/16/09
Location:	Pahrump, NV Web site: www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2009/Jan-09-Fri-2009/news/briefs.html
Description:	The Pahrump Valley Times published a news brief about radon test kits being available at UNCE
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon test kits distributed at the Virginia City Senior Center
Date/Time:	1/20/09 Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm
Location:	Virginia City, NV
Description:	Radon test kits distributed at the Virginia City Senior Center
Contact:	Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	A radon display was set up at the Storey County Library
Date/Time:	1/20 to 1/31/09
Location:	Virginia City, NV
Description:	A radon display was set up at the Storey County Library
Contact:	Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	News video on radon produced
Date/Time:	1/21/09
Location:	Carson City, NV Web site: www.newscarsoncity.com/index.php?s=radon
Description:	A news video, "Radon-A silent killer that lurks in homes throughout Nevada was produced by Dave Morgan for News CarsonCity.com based on a news release from UNCE and other materials he gathered.
Contact:

Event:	Pershing County Commissioners proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month
Date/Time:	1/21/09
Location:	Lovelock, NV
Description:	The Pershing County Commissioners have recognized January 2009 as National Radon Action Month with a proclamation
Contact:	Pam Munk Phone: (775) 273-2923

Event:	A radon display in the Pershing County Library
Date/Time:	1/20 to 1/26/09
Location:	Lovelock, NV
Description:	A radon display was set up at the Pershing County Library
Contact:	Pam Munk Phone: (775) 273-2923

Event:	Radon presentation to UNR Staff Employees Council
Date/Time:	1/23/09
Location:	Reno, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made to the UNR Staff Employees Council. 23 test kits were distributed
Contact:	Frank Flavin Phone: (775) 856-8404

Event:	Radon display in the Pershing County Administration Building
Date/Time:	Jan. 26 to Feb. 6
Location:	Lovelock, NV
Description:	A radon display will be placed in the Pershing County Administration Building
Contact:	Pam Munk Phone: (775) 273-2923

Event:	A radon display was set up at the Virginia City Senior Center
Date/Time:	1/20/09
Location:	Virginia City, NV
Description:	A radon display was set up at the Virginia City Senior Center
Contact:	Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	A radon presentation will be made and radon test kits distributed at Storey County
Date/Time:	2/3/09 Time: 2:00 pm
Location:	Virginia City, NV
Description:	A radon presentation will be made to the Storey County Commissioners and radon test kits will be distributed to meeting attendees
Contact:	Susan Roberts/Adrian Howe/Sandra Wallin Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Free test kits offered at Amargosa Valley Town Office
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Amargosa Valley, NV
Description:	Free test kits are available at the Amargosa Valley Town Office as a partnership of UNCE. Residents were notified in their monthly newsletter
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	News release published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune
Date/Time:	1/29/09
Location:	Lake Tahoe, NV Web site: www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20090129/NEWS/90128 9968&parentprofile=search
Description:	A news release regarding the Stateline program was published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	A partnership was formed with Sun Valley General Improvement District
Date/Time:	Jan. 6 to Feb. 28
Location:	5000 Sun Valley Blvd. Sun Valley NV
Description:	A partnership was formed with Sun Valley General Improvement District to distribute 100 test kits from their office.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	A radon display is set up in the offices of Sun Valley General Improvement District
Date/Time:	Jan. 6 to Feb. 28
Location:	5000 Sun Valley Blvd. Sun Valley NV
Description:	A radon display is set up in the office of Sun Valley General Improvement District where 6,000 customers pay their utility bills.
Contact:	Susan Roberts Phone: (775) 856-8406

Event:	Radon presentation made to 4-H parent leaders
Date/Time:	1/28/09
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made at the 4-H parent leaders meeting
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	A banner advertising radon test kits was placed at the Carson City Cooperative Extension
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Carson City, NV
Description:	A large "Free radon test kit" banner was placed at the Carson City Cooperative Extension office to be visible from the street.
Contact:	Teri Spraggins Phone: (775) 887-2252

Event:	The Ely City Council will proclaim February as radon action month
Date/Time:	2/12/09
Location:	Ely NV
Description:	The Ely City Council will proclaim February as radon action month with a proclamation.
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	Governor's NRAM proclamation posted at Nevada State Health Division
Date/Time:	January
Location:	Carson City NV
Description:	Governor Jim Gibbons' proclamation is posted in the Nevada State Health Division's reception area.
Contact:	Adrian Howe Phone: (775) 687-7531

Event:	The White Pine County Commissioners will proclaim February as radon action month
Date/Time:	2/11/09
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	The White Pine County Commissioners will proclaim February as radon action month with a proclamation.
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

Event:	Radon presentation to the Ely Senior Center
Date/Time:	1/22/09
Location:	Ely, NV
Description:	A radon presentation was made at the Ely Senior Center meeting
Contact:	Pete Mangum Phone: (775) 289-4459

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