Free radon test kits available during January

January 25, 2021

Information for 2022: To request a free radon testing kit or get more information about radon testing or home repairs, visit the Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys' “. Fill out the online questionnaire or contact Sam Knapp at sam.knapp@alaska.gov or 907-799-6924 to request a kit.

�Ӱ�pro residents may receive free radon test kits during January, which is National Radon Action Month.

Free radon test kits such as this one may be ordered from the �Ӱ�pro Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.

The �Ӱ�pro Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys is offering the kits in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Conservation and the University of �Ӱ�pro Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.

Art Nash, the energy specialist for Cooperative Extension, said if you haven’t tested for radon in the past five years, it’s a good idea to test or retest. Request a kit by contacting Sam Knapp at sam.knapp@alaska.gov or 907-451-5013.

Confidential test results will be added to the �Ӱ�pro radon map and help inform �Ӱ�prons of the prevalence of radon gas in their communities. The current map can be found at . For more information about radon or help with technical assistance, call the �Ӱ�pro Radon Hotline at 1-800-478-8324.