Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. State and local programs are overworked and understaffed as they work to increase awareness, testing and mitigation to reduce public exposure to elevated radon levels. In Alabama, the state radon program found an effective way to address the problem. By providing pass-thru funds to the state agriculture extension office, they gained an experienced, creative staff to work at the county level. An overworked,one person program became a mobilized staff in key high risk counties. Established extension educators are already involved in grass roots community education and are a trusted source of information. Participants in the session will get an overview of the Alabama program success and how it could be replicated in their own localities. The presentation will include an overview of funding source, accountability and program goals.
Learning Objectives: Participants in the session will get an overview of the Alabama Radon Program's success using USDA county extension educators and how it could be replicated in their own localities.
Keywords: Outreach Programs, Radiation
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: I am an employee of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency which maintains a relationship with the USDA.