Elko County proclaims January 2026 National Radon Action Month; free test kits distributed

Jan 21, 2026

The Elko County Commission unanimously approved a proclamation declaring January 2026 as National Radon Action Month, highlighting radon’s health risks and announcing free test kits available at 30 pickup locations including the Extension office.

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The Elko County Commission voted to proclaim January 2026 as National Radon Action Month and urged residents to test their homes for radon, a colorless, odorless gas linked to lung cancer.

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