Radon Poster and Video contest
IEMA, American Lung Association Encourages
Home Radon Testing
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[March 05, 2022]
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging
residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for
radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring
radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in
the United States. Radon related health risks are preventable with a
simple home detection test.
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Radon
comes from the natural breakdown of uranium and radium in the soil.
This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is found in the air that we
breathe in buildings, homes, offices and if not properly mitigated
can reach drastically high levels causing major health concerns.
It’s estimated more than 1,100 people in Illinois develop
radon-related lung cancer each year.
“With more people staying home, working and learning remotely, this
is a great time to test your home for radon,” said IEMA Director
Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Radon enters our homes through cracks and other
holes in the structure’s foundation or crawl space. Homes trap radon
where it can build up once inside. It’s important to note that radon
can be found in older buildings and new constructions. A simple home
test is an inexpensive and easy way to know if you and your family
is at risk of exposure.”
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American
Lung Association in Illinois (ALAIL) are teaming up to increase
public awareness of radon risks and ways to reduce radon exposure.
IEMA and ALAIL announced the continuation of two statewide contest
that encourages students to use their creative talents to promote
radon awareness.
The
Radon Video Contest asks Illinois high school students to create a
30 second commercial style video, while the Radon Poster Contest
asks middle school students to create a poster that will encourage
people to test their homes for radon.
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Radon Poster Contest |
Radon Video Contest |
Eligibility |
Students Age 9-14 |
All High School Students |
Registration Status |
Now Open |
Now Open |
Submissions Due |
March 18 |
March 18 |
First Prize |
$200 |
$1000 (student), $300 (school) |
Second Prize |
$150 |
$750 (student), $200 (school) |
Third Prize |
$100 |
$500 (student), $100 (school) |
Honorable Mention |
n/a |
$250 (student) |
All
contest prizes are funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. Both contests are sponsored by IEMA, ALAIL and
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5.
The top posters and videos from the 2021 state contests can be
viewed on IEMA’s radon website at
www.radon.illinois.gov.
The website also includes information about radon and lists of
licensed measurement and mitigation professionals. Information is
also available through IEMA’s Radon Hotline at 800-325-1245.
[Illinois Office of Communication and
Information] |