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Alliance proclaims January as National Radon Action Month
Summary
Councilman Turman read a proclamation declaring January as National Radon Action Month and urged residents to request free radon test kits from the Panhandle Public Health District at 308-487-3600.
The Alliance City Council on Dec. 16 proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month.
Councilman Turman read the proclamation at the start of the meeting and highlighted health risks tied to radon, noting that it is a leading cause of lung cancer in non‑smokers and the second leading cause overall. The proclamation includes a call to action: “I urge all citizens of the community to test their homes by contacting the Panhandle Public Health District at 308-487-3600 to request a free radon test kit,” Turman read aloud.
The proclamation cites public‑health partners supporting testing and mitigation efforts, including the Panhandle Public Health Department, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The council did not take further action beyond issuing the proclamation; residents are directed to the Panhandle Public Health District for free test kits and information on mitigation.
