Post Written By Sarah Kirby, State Program Leader for Family & Consumer Sciences & Professor

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Dr. Sarah KirbyState Program Leader for Family & Consumer Sciences & Professor Agricultural & Human Sciences
NC State Extension, NC State University

Radon Guidance

Radon is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer. Children are twice as susceptible to the negative impacts of …

— 3 months ago

WHEREAS, radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas that, over prolonged periods, can present a significant health risk to individuals across North Carolina; and WHEREAS, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, responsible for more than 21,000 deaths each year in the United States; and WHEREAS, in North Carolina, based on data collected by the Radiation Protection Section within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), radon is present at elevated levels in approximately 7 percent of homes; and WHEREAS, data from the North Carolina DHHS Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey shows that historically marginalized populations, people with lower incomes, and those who rent homes are less likely to know about radon gas; and WHEREAS, it is important to educate all North Carolina residents on the available measures to reduce radon risks, to test and mitigate their homes for radon levels, and to visit www.radon.ncdhhs.gov for additional radon action information; NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim January, 2024, as "NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH" in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

Gov. Cooper Declares January 2024 National Radon Action Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared January 2024 is National Radon Action Month. Radon is the leading cause of lung …

— 4 months ago

Older man and woman sitting on couch reviewing disaster plans on the computer.

September Is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign is focused on preparing older adults for disasters. Older …

— 8 months ago

August Is Kids Eat Right Month

August is Kids Eat Right Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy of Nutrition and …

— 8 months ago

Hurricane Season Is Here -- Are You and Your Home Prepared?

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 until November 30. Are you and your family prepared? Is …

— 2 years ago

Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here are some important resources for those returning home after a flood from a …

— 2 years ago

March Is Living Well Month

The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …

— 3 years ago

Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19

Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …

— 4 years ago

A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen

During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …

— 4 years ago

Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing

Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …

— 4 years ago

Mother Helps Stressed Teenage Daughter With Homework

Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing

Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …

— 4 years ago

Getting Started: Stocking A Basic Pantry

Spending more time in the kitchen than usual? Making more meals at home and need to know more about …

— 4 years ago