Activities Summary

Check out results from the 2009 National Radon Action Month activities. You have made National Radon Action Month a success and your participation surpassed the results from the National Radon Action Months in 2007 and 2008. Thank you for continuing to make a difference with your much needed and appreciated participation and for helping to save lives by raising awareness about radon.

Many Types of Activities Increase Radon Awareness

2009 National Radon Action Month Activities by Category

Each activity and event submitted to EPA is categorized to help organizers quickly see trends and identify success from year to year. Many activities conducted, included signed proclamations, published press releases, and radon education and awareness-building programs, have the potential to substantially increase radon awareness and have far-reaching results that save lives. The pie chart above provides a breakdown of activities conducted during 2009's National Radon Action Month by category. EPA encouraged everyone to hold a variety of activities with the aim of reaching out to all key stakeholder groups and the general public.

Visit the Archives page for featured stories and events and activities conducted by community organizations, health professionals, and others. You will gain valuable insight that can help you plan for future activities and events.

2009 Participation Exceeds Previous Year's Results

The 2009 National Radon Action Month ended with a total of 1,874 activities and events reported, more than double the number reported for the 2008 National Radon Action Month.

National Radon Action Month Participation (2007-2009).
Compare the number of total activities submitted over the past few years.

Thanks to all stakeholders who raised radon awareness and made the 2009 National Radon Action Month a success. We are proud to report that local groups and organizations from 29 states and 10 regions conducted activities and events. The growing number of activities across the country from year to year indicates that more people are learning how to reduce their exposure to radon. EPA is no longer accepting activities for 2009 National Radon Action Month, but we encourage you to spread the radon message year-round. We will begin collecting activities for the 2010 National Radon Action Month in Fall of 2009.

States with the Most 2009 National Radon Action Month Activities

States	Number of Activities
Alabama	373
Nevada	352
Iowa	309
Kansas	166
New Jersey	128
Total Activities in 2009	1,874
(Totals as of February 9, 2009)

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